Trump administration drops $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund after bipartisan backlash
By
Marc Caputo
Looks the part, but the middle's still raw. Chew with caution.
Summary
The Trump administration plans to drop its controversial $1.8 billion "weaponization" fund, which was intended to compensate alleged victims of prosecutorial misconduct under the previous administration. The proposal faced bipartisan pushback in Congress, with critics labeling it a political slush fund that could benefit those convicted in the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot. The fund was part of a settlement between Trump and the IRS.
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Bashed as a political slush fund that could be tapped by those convicted in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, Trump's proposal has drawn bipartisan pushback in the GOP-led House and Senate.
The plan for the fund came about as part of a settlement between Trump and the Internal Revenue Service.
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