Michael Cohen, former personal attorney to President Donald Trump and now one of his most vocal critics, is seeking compensation from the newly established $1.776 billion 'Anti-Weaponization' fund created by the Trump administration.The fund aims to compensate individuals who claim to have been targeted by politically motivated actions from federal law enforcement.

According to an NBC News report, Cohen argues that he is a prime example of such mistreatment, citing experiences during the Trump presidency including the revocation of his home confinement in retaliation for cooperating with authorities and writing a book critical of Trump.Cohen was convicted of campaign finance violations related to hush money payments to Stormy Daniels and other charges, including lying to Congress.

He also claims his tax information was unlawfully leaked by an IRS contractor in 2018, similar to complaints Trump has made about his own tax records.

In a letter, Cohen stated that if the fund is intended to address abuses of power, selective prosecution, and government leaks, his case fits perfectly.

The development is notable as it comes amid growing Republican Senate opposition to the fund itself, with some lawmakers exploring ways to eliminate it.

Cohen's application highlights the complex and often personal nature of political retribution claims surrounding the Trump administration's legal battles.

This situation underscores ongoing tensions regarding the use of federal institutions in political disputes and questions about the fund's criteria and potential beneficiaries.