Trump’s “Anti-Weaponization” Fund Is a Handout to His Hardcore Supporters
President Trump's Justice Department has announced a $1.776 billion fund aimed at providing payouts to his loyal supporters, which critics label as a corrupt move. This fund is part of a settlement related to a lawsuit against the IRS over Trump's tax returns, which has drawn significant backlash from Democrats. The initiative is seen as an attempt to bolster Trump's dwindling popularity by rewarding his base, despite concerns about its implications for governance and accountability.
- ▪The fund is described as a slush fund to benefit Trump loyalists.
- ▪It was established as part of a settlement to drop a lawsuit against the IRS regarding Trump's tax returns.
- ▪Critics argue that this move exemplifies unprecedented corruption and self-dealing by the Trump administration.
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_Voices _Voices Support Us _Voices Trump’s “Anti-Weaponization” Fund Is a Handout to His Hardcore Supporters Putting January 6 rioters on the dole is a new kind of corruption — and it definitely won’t help the American working class. Share Copy link Share on Facebook Share on Bluesky Share on X Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp Natasha Lennard May 19 2026, 8:04 a.m. Share Copy link Share on Facebook Share on Bluesky Share on X Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp Donald Trump speaks at the “Save America March” rally in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6, 2021.
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