Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated on June 2, 2026, that the Trump administration is discontinuing plans for a $1.8 billion fund intended to compensate allies of the former president. This decision follows significant political backlash and legal challenges.
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Acting Attorney General Blanche announces cancellation of $1.8 billion fund
On June 2, 2026, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the cancellation of a proposed $1.8 billion fund aimed at compensating allies of the Trump administration. The decision was influenced by political opposition and legal obstacles.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'anti-weaponization fund'
- ✕ loaded language: 'widespread political backlash'
- ✕ loaded language: 'setbacks in the courts'
- ✕ framing: headline asserting a conclusion
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WATCH LIVE: Blanche testifies that Trump administration is dropping 'anti-weaponization fund' in House hearing
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Acting Attorney General Blanche announces cancellation of $1.8 billion fund