Jan. 6 rioters and election deniers celebrate Trump’s $1.8 billion compensation fund

Key Points:

• Supporters of former President Donald Trump, including January 6 rioters, fake electors, and election deniers, are seeking compensation from a $1.8 billion fund created for victims of alleged government "weaponization and lawfare" during and after the 2020 election.
• Convicted Capitol rioters like Dominic Box, who lost their careers and faced legal consequences, view the fund as overdue restitution, while some prominent figures such as MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell claim significant financial losses due to government actions following the election.
• The fund is open to a broad range of Trump allies beyond the 2020 election, including those scrutinized during the Mueller investigation and Trump-Ukraine impeachment, with claims to be reviewed by a commission appointed by the acting Attorney General.
• Legal representatives for fake electors and members of groups like the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers indicate their clients may apply for compensation due to financial and personal hardships caused by investigations and prosecutions related to the 2020 election and January 6 events.
• Pro-Trump media outlets such as One America News, which faced lawsuits and lost cable distribution over their election-related claims, are also considering filing claims for reimbursement from the fund, while other outlets like Fox News and Newsmax have not commented.