Is the New “Weaponization” Compensation Fund Lawful?

President Trump, his older sons, and his business have filed several claims against the United States Government that he controls. On May 18, 2026, the Department of Justice announced that plaintiffs’ lawyers, whom President Trump controls, and defendants’ lawyers, whom he also controls, have settled some claims. Under this agreement, the Government would establish a fund to pay compensation to individuals who allege they were victims of improper “weaponization” of the federal government during President Biden’s administration. Although widely reported to be for persons who were tried and convicted for crimes relating to the January 6, 2021, assault on Congress, the settlement agreement does not specifically mention that attack and allows anyone who feels they were victimized to file a claim. The agreement does not designate any amount of money to go to this fund, although Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s announcement says it will receive $1.776 billion. The Administration has…