NewsWashington TimesMay 18, 2026United States
Trump Proposes $1.776 Billion Fund for Family and Jan. 6 Defendants
President Trump announced a $1.776 billion fund intended to provide taxpayer-funded reparations to his family members and individuals charged in the January 6 Capitol attack. The fund aims to compensate those he claims were treated unfairly by the Biden administration.
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This proposal represents a significant and controversial use of taxpayer funds to compensate political allies and individuals involved in a federal criminal investigation.
Key Facts
- The proposed fund totals $1.776 billion in taxpayer money.
- The fund is intended to pay reparations to Trump family members and January 6 defendants.
- The initiative is framed as compensation for alleged unfair treatment by the Biden administration.