President Donald Trump — his administration already closing in on nearly a one billion dollars in payouts — Tuesday night promised swift settlement for remaining American veterans, their families, and civilian employees who were exposed to toxic drinking water at Marine Corps Camp Lejeune in North Carolina between 1953 and 1987.
\n\nTrump made the welcome announcement at his North Carolina rally. For many of those suffering from the toxic water the camp continued to provide — while reportedly knowing it was contaminated — the accelerated action would rectify a battle for justice that has languished for decades under previous administrations.
\n\nAccording to the Department of Justice (DOJ), claimants have received more than $919.7 million since President Donald Trump began his second term in office in January 2025. The administration has paid out about 3,300 people who made claims under the 2022 law. From that year to the beginning of 2025, before Trump retook office, only 459 settlements had been paid, totaling $59.6 million.
\n\nSuch payments have ranged from $100,000 to $500,000, depending on the illness suffered by claimants, according to the outlet.
\n\n“Tonight I’m pleased to announce my administration has delivered $1 billion in cash settlements to these veterans and…
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