DOJ official told GOP ally that big payouts were coming for Jan. 6 defendants (opens in new tab)

Covered by 8 sources including The New Republic, The UnPopulist

Months before the $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund was announced, Ed Martin predicted Capitol rioters would get millions, even if it took until 2028, two people told NBC News.

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