The Trump administration plans to discontinue the $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund.
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The Trump administration plans to discontinue the $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund.
Parent: Government PolicyEntity: Trump administrationImpact: negativeDate: Jun 1, 2026Target: The Trump administration's decision to discontinue the $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund.
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Trump Admin Plans To Drop "Weaponization" Fund
The Trump administration plans to drop its controversial $1.8 billion "weaponization" fund the president sought to compensate alleged victims of prosecutorial conduct under his predecessor, two senior administration officials told Axios.
"It's dead for now," one of the sources said.
https://www.axios.com/2026/06/01/trump-weaponization-fund-drop
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WASHINGTON, June 1 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump plans to drop his $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund that would have benefited political allies, Axios reported on Monday, after a firestorm of criticism including from some of his fellow Republicans.
"It's dead for now," said one of two senior administration officials cited by Axios.
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-plans-drop-weaponization-fund-says-axios-2026-06-01/
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