Judge Orders Trump Officials to Disclose Fund Creators
A judge ordered Trump officials to reveal names. They must name who created a $1.8 billion fund.
The fund is called the anti-weaponization fund. The order came from a lawsuit seeking to block the fund.
A fired January 6 prosecutor filed the lawsuit. A law professor joined the lawsuit too.
Senate Republicans have raised concerns about the fund. They worry it could send taxpayer money to Trump's allies.
Klear Note — Disclosure orders require parties to provide information relevant to a lawsuit. The fund drew scrutiny because it could direct taxpayer money to allies.
Key Terms 2
- anti-weaponization fund A fund meant to stop government power from being used against political opponents.
- January 6 Refers to the 2021 attack on the US Capitol building.