President Donald Trump says he does not rule out the U.S. government making compensation payments to some people charged for actions during the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, including individuals accused of assaulting police officers. In an interview with NBC News’s “Meet the Press,” Trump said he supports an administration proposal referred to as an “anti-weaponization” fund and suggested it could be used to pay defendants he argues were treated unfairly by prosecutors.
Trump’s remarks follow ongoing questions about the purpose and structure of the proposed fund, including whether it could apply to participants in the Capitol attack who face criminal charges related to violence against law enforcement. According to the reports, Trump framed the issue as compensation for the “kind of money they deserve,” while also asserting that many Jan. 6 defendants were unfairly targeted.
The sources agree that Trump stopped short of ruling out such payments, but they do not report that any payouts have been approved or initiated. They also do not provide details on eligibility criteria, amounts, or the legal basis for any potential compensation.
