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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