Trump's $1.8 Billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund" Draws Fire from Both Sides
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The U.S. Justice Department has established a $1.8 billion fund to compensate people who claim they were unfairly targeted by the federal government - overseen by five commissioners expected to be largely drawn from the president's allies. CGTN's Sean Callebs spoke with Jeffrey Swartz, Law Professor at Cooley Law School, about why the fund is drawing criticism across the political spectrum, including concerns it could benefit Trump allies and January 6th rioters. #bizshow #Trump #IRS #AntiWeaponization #courts #congress #legalprecedent 0:00 Why Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund Is Causing Outrage 1:18 Critics Say January 6 Rioters Could Benefit 2:21 Could Donald Trump Personally Profit? 3:10 Lawmakers Face Backlash Over The Fund 3:54 Why Legal Experts Call The Fund A Fraud 5:03 Why Critics Compare Trump To Viktor Orban Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitte
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