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Trump's legal nemesis goes back to court to put final nail in coffin of $1.6B slush fund
- Norman Eisen filed a new federal lawsuit on behalf of two former January 6 prosecutors, asserting the fund’s creation harmed them politically.
- The suit targets high-ranking officials including Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as defendants.
- The filing argues the fund’s creation and its claim that prosecutors acted for improper political reasons harmed the plaintiffs.
- The case was filed in federal court (Case 1:26-cv-01907) and involves partnerships with Platkin LLP, Washington Litigation Group, and Heaphy Smith.
- Barbara Comstock reposted the post, highlighting ongoing attention to the fund and related settlements.
- The report notes ongoing debate about whether the fund and settlements are dead, stressing that media reports alone aren’t proof.
- The issue has drawn attention from MAGA critics and pro-Trump figures across media platforms.
- The suit aligns with broader legal actions challenging the administration’s use of funds related to January 6 investigations.
- The case is connected to broader narratives about accountability and transparency in funding for investigations.
- The article is from Raw Story and includes excerpts from the briefing and social media responses surrounding the filing.
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