Trump is about to pay the Jan 6th rioters with your tax dollars

Trump is reportedly pursuing a $1.7 billion settlement fund that could send taxpayer money to January 6 defendants, Trump allies, and even entities associated with Trump himself, all through a commission with little transparency and no public list of recipients. At the same time, he used the word treason against New York Times reporter David Sanger for asking a basic question about war and foreign policy.This is not ordinary corruption. It is a warning about how authoritarian power rewards loyalists, intimidates the press, and teaches people that breaking the law for the leader can come with both protection and a payout. Heather breaks down why this matters before the midterms, why the First Amendment is directly in the crosshairs, and why independent media has to stay loud.The Breakdown:ABC News reports a potential $1.7 billion settlement tied to Trump's lawsuit over alleged weaponization of governmentThe money could go to January 6 defendants, Trump allies, and entities associated with Trump himselfA five-member commission could control payouts without public transparencyThe Treasury Judgment Fund could become a political reward system funded by taxpayersHeather connects the pattern to regimes that pay and protect loyal foot soldiersTrump called New York Times reporter David Sanger's question treasonous on Air Force OneThe Constitution defines treason narrowly because founders feared tyrants abusing the chargeAttacks on the press are escalating into threats that could chill journalists and independent voicesIndependent media is becoming essential as institutions face pressure and intimidationThe midterms are framed as a critical moment for accountability and constitutional resistanceMore on my daily Substack at: https://heatherdelaneyreese.substack.com/I can also be found on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsalovelylife/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@itsalovelylifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsalovelylife*This commentary represents my personal opinions and analysis of matters of public concern, informed by publicly available information. Any references to individuals constitute opinion and commentary protected under the First Amendment.