President Trump drops $1.8 billion slush fund for allies amid backlash. Legislation introduced to prevent future misuse of taxpayer money.

President Donald Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” is currently stalled, with some allies urging the White House to scrap it altogether amid an unusually…

Republican senators have privately told White House aides they think the fund should be scrapped

The fund is broadly unpopular among both parties—a majority of Republicans in an Economist/YouGov survey released this week said they oppose it.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., had previously said Republicans were in discussions with the White House about changing the fund.

The Trump administration is reportedly giving up on the $1.776 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund.”

‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ has infuriated lawmakers and faces major legal roadblocks

Trump's political payout scheme upset Republicans on Capitol Hill.

The announcement comes after Trump met with congressional Republicans over concerns about his settlement with the IRS.

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Republicans had opposed the fund over fears it would provide monetary compensation to January 6 Capitol rioters who assaulted police.

President Trump drops $1.8 billion slush fund for allies amid backlash. Legislation introduced to prevent future misuse of taxpayer money.

Trump administration temporarily halts controversial $1.8 billion fund for allies following court ruling ahead of June 12 hearing.

Whether the motivation was backlash from Republicans in Congress or rulings from federal judges, the disastrous $1.776 billion slush fund is no more.

Why Trump’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund is on the rocks

Republican senators want a more explicit answer from the Trump administration about what’s happening with the Anti-Weaponization Fund.

US President Donald Trump has not committed publicly to terminating the pot of money, labelled a "slush fund" for his allies.

Legal challenges and a pushback from Republican lawmakers have prompted a rare U-turn from the US president.

President Donald Trump is rethinking a massive fund for his allies. The Justice Department has paused its implementation following a court order. This move comes amid strong…

The Justice Department has reportedly agreed to temporarily pause Trump's $1.776 billion fund, in compliance with a court order. | World News

President Donald Trump has found multiple ways to harness the presidency to benefit himself. His Justice Department agreed to a $1.776 billion fund that could benefit his allies…