Trump's $1.8-billion fund unravels amid court setbacks, bipartisan pushback
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- But Senate Democrats say the concession is not enough, and are pushing legislation to ensure no president can ever attempt the creation of such a fund again.
- “If Republicans are serious about ending this brazenly corrupt scheme, they should have no problem voting for legislation banning any president from creating such a slush fund in the future,” Sen.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) added that Democrats plan to force a vote on a measure to ensure that Trump and Republicans are “truly abandoning this corrupt scheme.”
Violent protesters gather outside the U.S. Capitol on Jan 6, 2021. The Department of Justice says it is backing off plans to create a $1.8-billion “anti-weaponization” fund that would have allowed the protesters to file claims against the government. (Andrew Harnik / Associated Press) By Ana Ceballos Staff Writer Follow June 1, 2026 2:33 PM PT 6 6 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is backing away from plans to create a $1.8-billion fund to compensate people who claim the government was weaponized against them, a retreat that comes amid a cascade of legal setbacks and a revolt within members of the Republican Party.
But Senate Democrats say the concession is not enough, and are pushing legislation to ensure no president can ever attempt the creation of such a fund again.