Trump's $1.7B Fund: Slush Fund or Fair Compensation?
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- May 20, 2026
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Trumps $1.7 Billion Fund Under Scrutiny: John Thune, Democrats, and Brian Morrisseys Resignation The Trump administrations new $1.7 billion fund, intended to compensate individuals targeted by past investigations, is facing criticism. Senior Republican John Thune questions its purpose, while Democrats label it a slush fund for Trumps political allies. Act…
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Trumps $1.7 Billion Fund Under Scrutiny: John Thune, Democrats, and Brian Morrisseys Resignation The Trump administrations new $1.7 billion fund, intended to compensate individuals targeted by past investigations, is facing criticism. Senior Republican John Thune questions its purpose, while Democrats label it a slush fund for Trumps political allies. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche defends the fund as non-partisan, but the sudden resignation of Treasury Departments general counsel Brian Mo
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