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Is the DOJ "anti-weaponization" fund linked to Trump legal?

More concerns are emerging about the legality of the Justice Department's "anti-weaponization" fund linked to a settlement with President Trump over an IRS probe. Peter Shane, a professor at NYU School of Law, joins CBS News with more.

Published May 22, 2026, 12:46 PM
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Is the DOJ "anti-weaponization" fund linked to Trump legal?

More concerns are emerging about the legality of the Justice Department's "anti-weaponization" fund linked to a settlement with President Trump over an IRS probe. Peter Shane, a professor at NYU School of Law, joins CBS News with more.

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