'Stupid on stilts' - Trump's investigation compensation fund draws ire of Republicans

The $1.8bn (£1.3bn) fund compensates individuals "unfairly" investigated under previous presidents.

The Trump administration's new investigation-compensation fund is drawing sharp criticism from members of the president's own party who declined to pass government-funding legislation on Thursday due to disagreements over the fund.

President Trump and Kevin Warsh arrive in the East Room of the White House on May 22, 2026, for Warsh’s swearing-in as Federal Reserve chairman.

Republican lawmakers are expressing skepticism about the Justice Department's creation of a $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization fund' that would allow individuals to be compensated if they believe they have been unfairly targeted by the federal government.

Pennsylvania GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick told reporters he “100%” wants to prevent the nearly $1.8 billion fund that could compensate Trump’s allies from moving forward.

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has set up a fund to pay millions of dollars to people deemed victims of 'lawfare'. The government has indicated the 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' will be used to compensate allies of US President Donald Trump who were prosecuted or otherwise targeted under the previous Biden administration.