The Road to Compensation: Trump's Allies Eye Federal Tort Claims Act

Amidst the abandonment of Trump's $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund, his allies focus on the Federal Tort Claims Act to seek compensation for supporters involved in the January 6 Capitol riot. Legal experts and conservative lawyers debate over using existing funds to support these claims, facing potential legal and political hurdles.

After the Justice Department's decision to drop the $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund, allies of former President Donald Trump are shifting strategies to financially support those involved in the January 6 Capitol riot.

The focus is now on the Federal Tort Claims Act, a 1946 law allowing individuals to sue the U.S. government for alleged wrongdoing. This alternative path might serve as a compensation means for affected Trump supporters.

Key figures in this effort include Michael Caputo and attorney Peter Ticktin, who are spearheading lawsuits and exploring existing funds to sidestep political barriers and secure settlements.