In a revelation that will be welcomed by MAGA patriots, the Trump administration has agreed to a substantial $5 million settlement with the family of Ashli Babbitt.
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Babbitt, an unarmed Air Force veteran from San Diego, was shot by a Capitol Police officer on January 6, 2021.
Her family, with the support of Judicial Watch, argued for $30 million in a negligence lawsuit against the officer.
The lawsuit claimed the officer involved failed to de-escalate the situation and did not provide warnings before discharging his weapon, resulting in Babbitt’s death while she attempted to breach a Capitol window.
The officer fired as a “last resort,” uncertain if Babbitt posed an armed threat.
Despite this justification, the Babbitt family was undeterred in seeking accountability.
The settlement, finalized earlier this month and initially revealed by The Washington Post, has stirred reactions from many corners.
President Trump has publicly maintained Babbitt’s innocence, labeling her death as unjust, despite investigations clearing the officer involved.
Trump has positioned Babbitt as a martyr of the MAGA movement, even paying tribute to her during a rally in 2021.
Approximately one-third of the settlement amount will flow to the lawyers representing Babbitt’s family.
While some view this as a victory for holding government actions accountable, others see the settlement as problematic.
Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger expressed disappointment, claiming the settlement sends a negative signal to law enforcement across the nation.
In the broader context, Trump has consistently challenged the January 6 narrative, framing it as a day of “patriotism” and referring to implicated protesters as “patriots.”
Additionally, Trump has expressed interest in establishing a compensation fund for the rioters, further illustrating his support for those involved in the events of January 6.
#BREAKING The Trump administration has reached a settlement agreement to pay nearly $5 million to the family of Ashli Babbitt, a 35-year-old Air Force veteran who was fatally shot by a Capitol Police officer during the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. pic.twitter.com/DWFy6eVd1z
— Breaking News (@TheNewsTrending) May 19, 2025
“In 2021, the DOJ investigation determined no wrongdoing by police. This settlement sends a chilling message to law enforcement nationwide, especially to those with a protective mission like ours,” said Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger.
As the Trump administration reaches a conclusion in this settlement, discussions about government accountability, law enforcement’s role, and the actions of January 6 remain hotly debated.
While no wrongdoing was admitted by the U.S. Department of Justice, the settlement underscores the complexities surrounding the case and the ongoing tension between different narratives.
