A federal judge overseeing a lawsuit against the Justice Department stated at a hearing Friday that she remains skeptical that the Trump administration will refrain from improperly compensating allies of former President Donald Trump who were prosecuted under the Biden administration. This skepticism persists despite the Justice Department's repeated assertions that the $1.8 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund" is no longer active.
The Justice Department has stated on multiple occasions that the fund is defunct. The judge's remarks suggest ongoing scrutiny into the potential disbursement of these funds and the motivations behind them, particularly concerning individuals prosecuted during the previous administration.