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Trump’s $1.8 Billion Settlement Fund Hits Senate GOP Backlash

May 21, 2026Center

Senate Republicans stalemated over President Donald Trump $1.8 billion account to pay political allies alleged to be victims of government “weaponization,” a dramatic setback for the president even as he threatens to vanquish perceived political foes within his own party.

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