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Trump Administration Plans Controversial Support Fund

Updated 2026-05-18 19:50 UTC 1 source Negative

The U.S. government is planning to allocate a $1.8 billion fund for Trump supporters, sparking criticism and legal challenges. The move aims to provide financial support through the IRS settlement.

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U.S. plans to move physicians exposed to rare Ebola virus to Germany

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Trump’s IRS settlement features a $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund for allies. Here’s who may get the money.

Critics blast the potential taxpayer-funded payouts to Trump supporters and make an effort to stop them

2026-05-18 19:44 UTC