Court Halts Disbursements from Trump's USD 1.8B Settlement Fund
A U.S. judge has temporarily stopped the Trump administration from distributing payments from a USD 1.8 billion settlement fund meant for Trump allies claiming government mistreatment. The halt, spearheaded by Judge Leonie Brinkema, will be reviewed in a June hearing.
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A federal judge in the United States has issued a temporary injunction against the Trump administration's plans to distribute funds from a USD 1.8 billion settlement intended to compensate Trump allies alleging government targeting.
Judge Leonie Brinkema, officiating in Alexandria, Virginia, prohibited further steps in establishing this 'Anti-Weaponisation Fund' until the resolution of an ongoing legal battle questioning the fund's legitimacy. A court date set for June 12 will deliberate on the possibility of extending the hold on these payments. This fund was originally developed to address a lawsuit filed by Trump against the IRS concerning leaks of his tax returns.
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