Bulwark Takes Trump’s DOJ Paying Nearly $5M to Capitol Attacker’s Family
May 20, 2025
The podcast dives into the contentious decision by the U.S. government to pay nearly $5 million to the family of Ashli Babbitt, who was shot during the Capitol riot. It explores the political and legal ramifications of such compensation and critiques its portrayal of rioters as victims. The discussion centers on the potential misuse of taxpayer funds and the implications for law enforcement, shedding light on the complex aftermath of January 6.
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Government Pays Riot Family
- The Trump Justice Department agreed to pay nearly $5 million to the family of Ashli Babbitt, a January 6 rioter shot at the Capitol.
- This marks a significant government stance rewarding attackers instead of punishing them.
Attackers Treated as Victims
- The government treats Capitol attackers as victims, rewarding them while ignoring officers' injuries and deaths.
- This creates a divisive us-versus-them mentality exploiting law enforcement for political gains.
Law Enforcement Support Undermined
- Claims of backing law enforcement by some politicians ring hollow given the government's payout to rioter families.
- The situation reflects a tribal, hostile view of law enforcement divided strictly by political loyalty.