Trump Reportedly Mulling Retreat from $1.8bn ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund
Democrats Decry President’s ‘Most Brazen Act of Self-Dealing Yet’ and Vow to Challenge Fund in Congress
TL;DR
- Donald Trump is reconsidering his $1.8bn fund for allies amidst legal challenges and political backlash.
- The fund faces opposition from Republicans concerned about lack of oversight and potential payouts to January 6 rioters.
- Democrats have labeled the fund a "Maga slush fund" and "corruption in broad daylight," vowing to block payments.
- A US district judge has temporarily blocked the administration from transferring money from the fund.
- Mike Pence called the potential compensation for January 6 rioters "deeply offensive."
- Several states, including California, New York, and Connecticut, are proposing taxes on fund distributions.