- Politicians initiated a fund to compensate individuals targeted by the DOJ, which they labeled a 'political slush fund' and 'corruption on steroids.'
- A fund, the Anti-weaponization fund, is being created with the backing of Congress and the Trump administration, overseen by a judge.
The Trump administration created a $1.776 billion fund, leading to political scrutiny and probes involving senators.
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Updated Jul 13
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What happened
The Trump administration created a $1.776 billion fund, leading to political scrutiny and probes involving senators.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Tillis criticized Trump's pardons and the $1.776 billion fund.1 source
Tillis used confirmation power to influence a probe related to the administration's new fund.1 source
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A fund, the Anti-weaponization fund, is being created with the backing of Congress and the Trump administration, overseen by a judge.Also in this story
- A fund has been announced to compensate victims of claimed lawfare, involving key figures like Donald Trump, JD Vance, and Claudia Tenney.
- A lawsuit was initiated and questions were raised regarding the Anti-Weaponization Fund.
- The Anti-weaponization fund originated from a tax information leak settlement.
The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Thom Tillis
United States Senator from North Carolina since 2015
- The Trump administration redirected federal funds and built a ballroom on the East Wing site.
- While serving as a North Carolina Senator, Thom Tillis has been involved in political developments concerning the Texas primary season, specifically criticizing Donald Trump's support decisions and Trump's antagonism toward John Cornyn.