Biden unfroze $7 billion Afghan assets, half of which could go to families of 9/11 victims. However, the families are divided on where the money should go.
The Biden administration’s plan to freeze Afghan funds and split the pot between an Afghan humanitarian relief trust and the relatives of 9/11 victims has drawn the ire of many, including the 9/11 victim family members who are concerned over how the dollars would be divided. “We firmly support the distribution of a large portion of these frozen assets to help mitigate the horrific humanitarian crisis and as aid to those suffering in Afghanistan today,” Bruce Eagleson said in a statement that was addressed a being “on behalf of many in the 9/11 community.” “However, for those funds intended for the 9/11 families, leaving this matter to a court, as this action by the Administration would do, will force the families of those killed on 9/11 to fight amongst each other. That is wrong, unfair and unjust.” A n executive order put out by the White House on Friday stated that courts overseeing lawsuits brought forth by the families of 9/11 victims against the perpetrators of the attack should have the opportunity to access at least half of the frozen funds which could be paid as an award to the victims that successfully sue.
