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Coverage dated June 1, 2026

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

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Tuesday that the Trump administration was 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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  1. WTOP Washington DC

    Trump administration is scrapping $1.8B fund meant to compensate president’s allies, Blanche says (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Tuesday that the Trump administration was 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.

  2. ABC 11 Raleigh

    Blanche says Trump administration is scrapping $1.8B fund meant to compensate president's allies (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)

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    Acting Attorney General Blanche said that the Trump administration is scrapping plans to create a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate allies.

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