Trump doubles down on $1.8 billion 'slush fund' that killed his agenda, spurred Republican rebellion
President Trump is defending a newly established $1.8 billion fund aimed at addressing claims of government misconduct. This fund, which arose from a lawsuit settlement with the IRS, has drawn criticism from some Republicans who believe it undermines Trump's legislative agenda. The fund's creation has complicated efforts to secure funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Border Patrol.
- ▪The fund was created from Trump's $10 billion lawsuit settlement with the IRS over leaked tax returns.
- ▪Trump claims the fund will provide justice for those affected by what he describes as a corrupt Biden Administration.
- ▪Republicans have expressed concerns that the fund's timing has disrupted critical funding for ICE and Border Patrol.
3 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 15 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 1 lean right.
- ▪ Will Republicans Stand Against Trump’s Slush Fund? — The Dispatch
- ▪ In a Rarity, Republicans Stand Up to Trump — NYT — US
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Politics Trump doubles down on $1.8 billion 'slush fund' that killed his agenda, spurred Republican rebellion The nearly $1.8B fund stemmed from Trump's $10B lawsuit settlement with the IRS over leaked tax returns By Alex Miller Fox News Published May 22, 2026 11:09am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Senate GOP on course to miss Trump deadline to fund ICE and CBP Chief congressional correspondent Chad Pergram breaks down trouble on Capitol Hill as GOP senators leave town until after an imposed deadline from President Donald Trump to fund ICE and CBP. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump isn’t backing down from his administration’s latest move that has blown up his agenda in Congress.
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