Judge Halts Trump's $1.8 Billion Victims Fund
A U.S. judge has issued a temporary injunction against the Trump administration's attempt to create a $1.8 billion fund, intended to compensate victims of what Trump describes as governmental 'weaponization.' The decision places a hold on the fund's establishment as legal proceedings continue.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 29-05-2026 19:08 IST | Created: 29-05-2026 19:08 IST
In a striking development, a U.S. judge on Friday obstructed the Trump administration's plans to establish a substantial fund aimed at redressing what has been termed governmental 'weaponization.'
The nearly $1.8 billion fund was proposed to compensate alleged victims, marking a significant financial commitment from the administration.
As legal challenges proceed, the judge's temporary halt underscores the complexities and controversies surrounding this high-profile initiative.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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