Hundreds of Jan. 6 defendants line up to apply for Trump fund payout

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Hundreds of people prosecuted over their involvement in the Jan. 6 attack in Washington plan to seek compensation from U.S. President Donald Trump's Anti-Weaponization Fund, as Trump dismisses the growing blowback, including from his own party. The National is the flagship of CBC News, showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are. Subscribe to get the latest news daily, and watch live starting at 9 p.m. ET. https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNational?sub_confirmation=1 More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news

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