It’s a significant backdown from the US president, who said he “gave up a lot of money” to allow the so-called Anti-Weaponisation Fund to go ahead.

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.

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

The $1.8 billion settlement was seen as a "slush fund" by the president's critics and made many in his own party uncomfortable.

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

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The Justice Department said Monday it will abide by a court ruling that blocked the fund as the White House seeks to restart stalled legislation to fund ICE and Border Patrol.

The fund has sparked concern that people who attacked the US Capitol on January 6, 2021 could receive taxpayer-funded payouts.

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.

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

The potential retreat is a recognition of the legal setbacks the fund has encountered since it was announced two weeks ago.

Not even Donald Trump’s own party could get behind the 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

Trump's $1.8 billion fund to compensate victims of government weaponization is on hold after backlash from Republicans.