Trump administration is scrapping $1.8B fund meant to compensate president's allies, Blanche says
The Trump administration has decided to abandon a proposed $1.8 billion fund intended to compensate allies of the president. This decision comes after significant political backlash and legal challenges that raised concerns about oversight and potential payouts to individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riot. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed that the administration will not move forward with the fund, despite previously defending its rationale.
- ▪The fund was designed to compensate individuals who felt they were unfairly targeted by the criminal justice system.
- ▪Political opposition from both Democrats and Republicans contributed to the decision to scrap the fund.
- ▪Concerns were raised about the fund potentially providing payouts to participants in the January 6 riot.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onTrump administration is scrapping $1.8B fund meant to compensate president's allies, Blanche saysActing Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Trump administration is scrapping plans to create a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate allies of the Republican president after widespread political backlash and setbacks in the courtsByERIC TUCKER Associated Press and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated PressJune 2, 2026, 7:02 AM0:59Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testifies before the House Appropriations Committee, Tuesday, June 2, 2026 in Washington.
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