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Not so fast: Trump 'slush fund' is not permanently 'dead' — yet

Jun 1, 2026Left

On Monday, it was announced that President Donald Trump will drop his $1.8 billion slush fund, with sources saying, “It’s dead for now.” As some experts are pointing out, however, that “for now” could mean something, and Senate Republicans may still have to take action to prevent the administration from giving the fund another try. “They disagree with the…

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