Moulton Joins Over 90 House Democrats to Block Trump’s $1.7 Billion Taxpayer-Funded “Slush Fund” for Political Allies, Jan. 6th Rioters

May 18, 2026 Press Release SALEM, MA — Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) today joined over 90 House Democrats in filing an amicus brief to block a corrupt settlement between the Trump Administration and the Department of Justice. The agreement follows a $10 billion lawsuit filed by Donald Trump and his sons against the IRS over the 2019 leak of his tax returns. Rather than defending the government, the Trump-controlled DOJ is reportedly settling the case by creating a $1.7 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund." This taxpayer-funded pool is intended to compensate individuals who claim they were "persecuted" by the previous administration—specifically targeting payouts for January 6th convicts and participants in the "fake electors" conspiracy. “ Donald Trump just sued his own government to settle and steal $1.7 billion in taxpayer money to dole out to his corrupt friends and January 6th rioters, ” said Congressman Moulton. “ Committing such blatant corruption in the open is becoming the defining trait of Donald Trump and his second Administration. We are fighting this illegal cash grab in court immediately. ” ###