Trump Payout Scheme for Allies Mirrors Proposed J6 Compensation Fund
The reported plan for President Trump to settle a lawsuit against his own administration by establishing a $1.7 billion compensation fund for political allies may be influenced by attorney Mark McCloskey. McCloskey, who gained notoriety for brandishing a rifle at protesters, now represents hundreds of January 6th rioters and has been advocating for such a fund. This proposed settlement, which would allegedly allow Trump control over the fund’s oversight commission, has drawn significant criticism from Democrats who decry it as a “slush fund” for insurrectionists. Republicans in Congress have largely remained silent on the matter, though House Speaker Mike Johnson previously expressed reservations about payouts for January 6th rioters.
John Q. Hosedrinker