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Trump defends DOJ fund after Senate Republicans push back

President Trump droppped his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS in exchange for the DOJ creating a $1.8 billion fund to compensate alleged "lawfare" victims.

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martedì 19 maggio 2026·theweek.com
Trump DOJ sets up $1.8B fund for Trump’s allies
The fund was part of a settlement agreement by Trump to drop his lawsuit against the IRS
martedì 19 maggio 2026·washingtonexaminer.com
Treasury lawyer resigns after DOJ creates ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
The $1.776 billion fund, part of a settlement between Trump and the IRS, compensates people allegedly targeted by Biden-era lawfare.

martedì 19 maggio 2026·

huffpost.com

‘Sinister And Awful’ Claim About Trump ’s $1.8 Billion ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ Stuns Jake Tapper

The fund, created after Trump dropped his $10 billion lawsuit with the IRS, can be used to pay out “victims of lawfare and weaponization.”

martedì 19 maggio 2026·

huffpost.com

Jake Tapper Reacts To ‘Sinister And Awful’ Claim About Trump’s $1.7 Billion ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’

The fund, created after Trump dropped his $10 billion lawsuit with the IRS, can be used to pay out “victims of lawfare and weaponization.”

martedì 19 maggio 2026·

abc.net.au

'Pure theft': Trump allies can seek payouts from $2.5b 'lawfare' fund

The US has set up a fund to compensate Americans deemed victims of "lawfare". Democrats say it is "pure theft of public funds" to pay the president's allies.

mercoledì 20 maggio 2026·

eu.usatoday.com

Why Trump’s $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund has caused such a stir

President Trump's critics are fuming after the DOJ announced a $1.776 billion fund that could compensate Trump allies, including Jan. 6 defendants.

mercoledì 20 maggio 2026·

rnz.co.nz

Trump allies can seek payouts from $2.5b fund for 'lawfare' victims

Explainer - The US has set up a fund to compensate Americans deemed victims of 'lawfare'. Democrats say it is "pure theft of public funds" to pay the president's allies.

mercoledì 20 maggio 2026·

hindustantimes.com

Did Trump say loyalty outranks law? Fact-checking remarks on DOJ's $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund

President Donald Trump was asked by a reporter why taxpayers should pay for the January 6ers after the DOJ came up with a $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund.

giovedì 21 maggio 2026·

qz.com

DOJ creates $1.8B fund, drops Trump IRS audits in settlement

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an order barring the IRS from pursuing tax claims against President Trump, his family, and his businesses

giovedì 21 maggio 2026·

aljazeera.com

What’s Trump’s ‘anti-weaponisation fund’ and why are legal experts alarmed?

Democrats argue that the fund will be used to compensate January 6 rioters pardoned by Trump.

giovedì 21 maggio 2026·

huffpost.com

Trump AG Says 'Americans Want Their Tax Dollars Spent' On President's Slush Fund

The acting U.S. attorney general shrugged off concerns that Jan. 6 rioters will be eligible for payouts: "People that hurt police get money all the time."

venerdì 22 maggio 2026·

newrepublic.com

Trump Desperately Tries to Drum Up Support for His Slush Fund

Donald Trump is facing major backlash from Republicans in Congress over the fund.

venerdì 22 maggio 2026·

theguardian.com

Trump’s new ‘slush fund’ for his pals – podcast

This week, Jonathan Freedland speaks to the legal analyst Kristy Greenberg about why critics are calling the Department of Justice’s so-called anti-weaponisation fund ‘corruption…

venerdì 22 maggio 2026·

cnbc.com