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The former leader of the Proud Boys, an extremist, far-right group that played a major role in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, says he's "excited" about the announcement of a $1.776 billion fund for people who believe they are victims of the justice system.

Enrique Tarrio told PBS News that acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is doing an "amazing job" and that, between his commuted sentence last year and potential compensation under the fund, he feels like he is finally getting the justice he deserves.

Following the Department of Justice announcement of the "anti-weaponization" fund Monday, PBS News spoke with several Jan. 6 defendants, including Tarrio, who had one of the highest-profile convictions in the agency's large-scale investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021, attack.

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He's owed a visit and some special treatment from ICE.

[–] Lushed_Lungfish@lemmy.ca 3 points 6 hours ago

He's owed a short drop and a sudden stop.

[–] NatakuNox@lemmy.world 6 points 8 hours ago

I think everyone here thinks the DOJ owes them tens of millions. They owe me at least 2 billion

[–] Fredselfish@lemmy.world 70 points 14 hours ago (2 children)

If he gets a dime we better rise up. He should fear for his life and have spend all of it on protection.

[–] Sanctus@anarchist.nexus 42 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

If Americans were serious about their society he wouldn't be around to worry about this still.

[–] IAmNorRealTakeYourMeds@lemmy.world 10 points 11 hours ago (2 children)

I wish, but Americans are among the meekest populations in earth. Every week there are news that warrant a revolt, but here we are.

In France when they try to raise retirement by 6 months the streets are on fire.

In America, pedos have mask state gangs kidnapping neighbors and most people are like "don't worry, I'll vote extra hard next elections"

[–] Jarix@lemmy.world 8 points 10 hours ago

And killing. Kidnapping and killing

[–] Fredselfish@lemmy.world 5 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

Yep agree with you. Wish we could be more like the French. Hell my ancestry is French.

As much as I have problems with the French, they do know how to protest

[–] Akasazh@lemmy.world 15 points 11 hours ago

Thinking Trump is about to give money to others is the greatest miscalculation of all times.

[–] kmartburrito@lemmy.world 13 points 11 hours ago

Sorry bro, it's only for whites.

[–] 14th_cylon@lemmy.zip 40 points 14 hours ago (2 children)

that fund is for trump, these people are insane if they think it is for them...

[–] chiliedogg@lemmy.world 16 points 13 hours ago

You only say that because he can pick the committee members, they dont have to share who gets the money, the agreement bars the Justice Departmentfrom investigatng Trump and company for financial crimes, and (unlike what's in the headlines regarding 1.8 billion dollars) the "settlement agreement" doesn't actually have a limit on how much money can be used.

It's just a fund for secretly giving limitless public money to anyone that's under the control of convicted frausters that can't be investigated for further financial crimes. I don't see what the big deal is.

[–] driving_crooner@lemmy.eco.br 7 points 13 hours ago

He's preparing for the second coup attempt. After the pardon and the check they're going to kill for him (again).

[–] Professorozone@lemmy.world 4 points 9 hours ago

Yeah, me too. Gonna sign up.

I figure I'm worth about $1B. Pain and suffering for watching my country go down the toilet.

[–] superglue@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

Let's pretend for a moment that it turns out they were right, the election was stolen. That still does not make what they did right. They didn't know that at the time. These people deserve nothing.

[–] Jarix@lemmy.world 3 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

Oh they certainly deserve something. Hold on let me put on one of my favourite albums from the 80s....

[–] CharlesDarwin@lemmy.world 3 points 9 hours ago (1 children)
[–] Jarix@lemmy.world 2 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

The blue and whitish one with the old tymey wooden chair

[–] nightwatch_admin@lemmy.world 2 points 6 hours ago

Ride The Lightning, Metallica. For those not born in the 70s.

[–] artyom@piefed.social 16 points 13 hours ago

I believe I'm owed $1B for having to read this guys name.

[–] ThePantser@sh.itjust.works 11 points 12 hours ago

This guy needs to be Kirked

[–] CharlesDarwin@lemmy.world 3 points 9 hours ago

Jesus, what a world.

In other circumstances, his level of treasonous behavior would have him up against the wall or at least in prison for most of his life.

[–] loaf@sh.itjust.works 9 points 13 hours ago

American taxpayers having their money sent to redneck, conspiracy-minded MAGAts should be the match that burns this shit to the ground.

[–] desmosthenes@lemmy.world 3 points 10 hours ago

another entitled MAGA

[–] green_goglin@thelemmy.club 3 points 10 hours ago

Pretty sure FBI informants don’t qualify.