Trump gets his slush fund
President Donald Trump has established a nearly $2 billion slush fund using taxpayer money. The Justice Department announced a settlement that includes a $1.776 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' to compensate victims of lawfare. This fund will be overseen by members appointed by the acting Attorney General, who is also Trump's former personal lawyer.
- ▪The fund is intended to compensate victims of lawfare, including those prosecuted in connection with the January 6 Capitol riot.
- ▪Trump previously sued the IRS for $10 billion over the leak of his tax returns.
- ▪The settlement agreement also includes Trump dropping two administrative claims demanding $230 million from the government.
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Politics /Donald Trump /The LogoffTrump gets his slush fundHow Trump sued himself and settled for $1.8 billion, briefly explained.by Cameron PetersMay 18, 2026, 10:15 PM UTCShareGiftPresident Donald Trump returns to the White House on May 15, 2026. Kevin Dietsch/Getty ImagesCameron Peters is a staff editor at Vox.This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here.Welcome to The Logoff: Last week, we wrote about President Donald Trump’s plan to create a nearly $2 billion slush fund using taxpayer money.
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