A $1.8 billion settlement fund linked to Donald Trump has triggered sharp political debate in Washington after senior officials confirmed that eligibility rules remain broadly defined and open to interpretation.
The fund, described by the Justice Department as an Anti-Weaponisation Fund, is intended to compensate individuals who claim they were unfairly targeted by government action. However, key details about who can apply, how claims will be assessed, and who will ultimately receive payments remain unclear. The lack of specificity has raised concerns among lawmakers, who say the structure leaves too much room for ambiguity in a programme involving significant public money.
