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Trump doubles down on $1.8 billion 'slush fund' that killed his agenda, spurred Republican rebellion

May 22, 2026Right

Trump defends his DOJ anti-weaponization fund on Truth Social, saying he gave up a fortune to deliver justice for victims of Biden-era lawfare.

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Defiant Trump lashes out at Republicans for threatening his $1.8 BILLION 'slush fund' with furious claim

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May 22, 2026

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Defiant Trump lashes out at Republicans for threatening his $1.8 BILLION 'slush fund' with furious claim

As Trump's iron grip on the Republican Party crumbles in real time, the President struck a defiant tone in a statement Friday morning.

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Trump Tells Republicans to Defend His Slush Fund by Lying

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May 21, 2026

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Trump Tells Republicans to Defend His Slush Fund by Lying

Ahead of a meeting with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, the White House sent a document to GOP senators on Thursday explaining why President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion slush fund is actually a great idea.The document says the fund is about “seeking accountability” for millions of Americans “who were victims of lawfare and weaponization.” It falsely…

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Republicans and Democrats team up to tank Trump 'slush fund'

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May 21, 2026

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Republicans and Democrats team up to tank Trump 'slush fund'

In a divided political landscape, one of the few things that seems to have united politicians from both sides of the aisle is outrage at the “slush fund” that has emerged from President Donald Trump’s IRS settlement. Political leaders of all stripes have expressed anger at the idea that $1.8 billion in taxpayer dollars could go to those convicted of…

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