r/moderatepolitics • u/ilikedomos • 19h ago

News Article Trump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund, AP source says, as Justice Department temporarily pauses it

https://apnews.com/article/trump-justice-fund-jan6-capitol-riot-39b193211349b42e6218c5a1007785c9
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u/nickman7896 The Remnant 18h ago

It doesn't change the settlement itself where he basically gave a civil pardon to himself and his family. Seems like this part is less talked about but just as if not more outrageous.

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u/The_GOATest1 17h ago

I’d have to imagine that gets challenged and struck down. It such an insane stance

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u/ryegye24 5h ago

It didn't work when Epstein tried the same thing with his secret sweetheart deal with the DOJ from his 2006 charges (an agreement he made with US Attorney Alexandar Acosta, who Trump made Secretary of Labor in his first term, what a coincidence!)

https://apnews.com/article/9054a8384520479aa3c36454b00cdf06