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Blanche says Trump administration is scrapping $1.8B fund meant to compensate president’s allies

June 02, 2026

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Tuesday that 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 courts.

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