Participants in the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol, as well as allies of the American president Donald Trump seek financial compensation from a new $1,8 billion federal fund for alleged victims of the "militarization" of the U.S. state, according to an investigation published by Reuters.
Among those involved is Enrique Tarrio, former leader of the Proud Boys, who claims to have faced political persecution following the Capitol riot. Other defendants or convicts linked to the January 6th riots have also expressed interest in the fund.
This program, backed by Trump allies, officially aims to compensate people who believe they have been unfairly targeted by federal agencies such as the FBI or the IRS. But its operation and legality are already generating intense controversy in Washington.
Democratic lawmakers, as well as some Republicans, are particularly critical of the lack of audit mechanisms by the US tax administration (IRS), fearing a lack of transparency in the allocation of public funds.
According to Reuters, some individuals who were politically targeted by Trump are also considering seeking compensation. Former FBI Director James Comey is among those whose names have been mentioned.
Critics denounce a risk of political misuse of the fund, while legal proceedings related to January 6 remain one of the most sensitive subjects in American political life.
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