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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Trump Administration To Comply With Ruling Blocking $1.8bn Fund
Caption: Trump Administration To Comply With Ruling Blocking $1.8bn Fund. The US Justice Department says it will comply with a court order temporarily blocking a 1.8 billion dollar fund created as part of a settlement involving President Donald Trump. The fund was designed to compensate people who claim they were unfairly targeted or treated by the federal government under previous administrations. Despite agreeing to follow the ruling, the Justice Department said it strongly disagrees with the court’s decision. The so-called “anti-weaponisation fund” was announced last month as part of a settlement linked to a lawsuit over the leaking of Trump’s tax returns. Critics, including Democrats, have described the fund as a “slush fund”, while some Republicans have also voiced opposition. A federal judge has blocked the fund until a hearing scheduled for June 12. The Justice Department insists the programme is intended to help anyone who believes they were unfairly targeted, regardless of their political affiliation. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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