Former Vice President Mike Pence stated on NBC’s 'Meet the Press' that the Department of Justice’s new compensation fund should be eliminated, expressing concern that it could provide payments to individuals who assaulted police officers or vandalized the Capitol during the January 6, 2021, attack. Pence described the fund as 'deeply offensive' and urged the administration to abandon it. He noted that he believes this sentiment is shared by many Republicans and Americans. The fund, which is part of the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund, has faced scrutiny, particularly as some pardoned January 6 defendants could seek compensation if they argue they were improperly investigated or prosecuted. A federal judge recently blocked the fund. Pence emphasized that the DOJ already has the authority to address legitimate claims without the need for a separate fund, referencing a recent settlement involving an anti-abortion family alleging mistreatment by the Biden administration.
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Pence Criticizes DOJ Compensation Fund for January 6 Rioters
Mike Pence criticized the DOJ's new compensation fund for potentially aiding individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol attack, calling it 'deeply offensive.' He urged the administration to eliminate the fund, which has faced legal challenges and scrutiny. Pence argued that legitimate claims could be resolved without a separate compensation fund.
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