Readers praise the opposition from some Republicans, call the fund a legal “travesty” and discuss the culture of corruption. Also: Living with dementia.

Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund tied to Jan. 6 is drawing scrutiny. On “The Opinions,” David French explains why he sees a double standard between how rioters and ordinary Americans would be treated under the system.

The president’s $1.8 billion slush fund is causing further cracks in the Republican Party.

There should be no payouts to Jan. 6 rioters.

There’s no telling where this leads.

The president’s corruption and subversion of democratic tradition risk becoming the norm.