Trump admin creates $1.7B fund for allies of the president
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- The Justice Department announced a $1.776 billion fund to compensate Trump allies who claim they were unfairly targeted by the previous administration, with few constraints on claimants.
- Trump dropped a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS, and while he won't receive payments, he will get an apology. The fund faces legal challenges from Democrats and watchdogs who call it corrupt.
- A five-member commission, with members Trump can fire, will run the fund until December 2028. Claims are open to all, with no partisan requirements.
- Trump allies like Mike Lindell expect compensation, while Senate Democrats, including Chuck Schumer, condemn the fund as depraved and a slush fund for insurrectionists.
- Some GOP senators, like Ron Johnson, support the fund, but others, such as Joni Ernst and John Hoeven, express hesitation and call for scrutiny, noting potential legal battles.