Trump Abandons $1.8 Billion Fund After Bipartisan Political Backlash
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Tyler Pager, Maggie Haberman, Alan Feuer, Devlin Barrett, Annie Karni
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Summary
President Trump backed away from a proposed $1.8 billion fund that faced significant political backlash from critics who argued it was designed to reward his political allies with public benefits. Beyond legal challenges, Trump faced increasing pressure from both parties in Congress to abandon the fund.
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Beyond the legal challenges, President Trump has also faced increasing pressure from both parties on Capitol Hill to torpedo the fund.
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