Trump’s allies are already lining up to apply to his $1.8 billion fund ^71.5%

The Washington Post - By Meryl Kornfield - 5/21/2026, 9:00 AM

Framing Effect 52.9% - Biased Writer Voice 52.9% - Optimism Bias 17.6%

Mark McCloskey is eagerly waiting for details to emerge on how to apply for the Trump administration’s new $1.8 billion settlement fund, both for himself and for the Jan. 6 rioters he represents as a lawyer. “Everybody’s very excited about it,” McCloskey said. “It’s the first ray of light we’ve seen in a long time.” more