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'Trying to empower militia groups': Lawyer on Trump's plans to reward Jan. 6 rioters with IRS fund - The Weekend - MS NOW
Trump is reportedly poised to drop his $10 billion dollar lawsuit against the IRS in exchange for a $1.7B ‘weaponization’ fund for his allies. Those allies include the nearly 1,600 individuals charged in connection with the January 6th attack on the Capitol.
Former Director of the DOJ Ethics office Joseph Tirrell and former Federal Prosecutor Brendan Ballou join The Weekend to discuss. - Aired on 05/16/2026.