Judge Halts Trump Fund Amid Legal Scrutiny

A U.S. judge has temporarily blocked the establishment of a $1.8 billion fund by the Trump administration. The fund was intended to compensate victims of alleged government weaponization. The halt comes as Judge Leonie Brinkema reviews further legal arguments regarding the fund's setup and operation.

Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 29-05-2026 19:16 IST | Created: 29-05-2026 19:16 IST

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A U.S. judge on Friday issued a temporary order blocking the Trump administration from advancing a proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund. The fund aimed to support victims of what former President Donald Trump termed government "weaponization."

U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema in Virginia's Eastern District ordered the administration to cease any actions tied to the fund while additional legal arguments are presented.

The Justice Department had announced the creation of the "Anti-Weaponization Fund" following an agreement to resolve Trump's lawsuit regarding IRS leaks of his tax records.