Trump administration drops $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund after Republican backlash
- Posted on June 3, 2026
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Trump administration drops $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund after Republican backlash
The Trump administration has dropped its $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate victims of government abuse. This decision followed strong opposition from Republican senators. However, an agreement preventing future audits of Donald Trump's past tax records will continue. The fund originated from a legal settlement concerning Trump's lawsuit against the IRS. Officials worked to address concerns about potential payouts.
