POLITICSMay 27 · 09:30 UTCNY POSTJacob Sullum

Why Trump’s $1.776B anti-weaponization payday has the GOP ‘pissed’

A controversial $1.776 billion fund intended to compensate victims of 'lawfare' is expected to benefit President Donald Trump's allies and supporters, sparking anger within the Republican Party. Critics argue the fund uses taxpayer money for a politically motivated cause.

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