Trump’s $1.77 billion ‘slush fund’ may be on the way out after GOP objections

By: Ashley Murray

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: June 1, 2026

Words: 518

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund appeared to be on shaky ground Monday as he continued to face opposition from his own party.

Trump had not yet made a public announcement by late afternoon, but several media outlets reported the president planned to possibly drop the fund to clear the way for Senate Republicans to advance a $72 billion immigration enforcement funding package. Politico reported White House officials communicated the decision …

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