NewsWashington TimesMay 18, 2026United States
New $1.7 Billion Fund for Trump Allies
The Trump administration has established a $1.7 billion fund to provide compensation to allies who claim they were mistreated by the Justice Department during the Biden administration. This announcement follows a legal agreement to resolve an ongoing IRS lawsuit.
Read the full story at Washington TimesWhy It Matters
This action represents a significant use of public funds to settle legal grievances involving political figures and federal agencies.
Key Facts
- A $1.7 billion fund was created to compensate Trump allies.
- The fund addresses claims of mistreatment by the previous Justice Department.
- The initiative is part of a deal to drop an existing IRS lawsuit.