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Backlash to Trump's controversial $1.8b slush fund as Jan 6th rioters eye payments

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Publish Date
Fri, 22 May 2026, 10:32am
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Backlash to Trump's controversial $1.8b slush fund as Jan 6th rioters eye payments

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Fri, 22 May 2026, 10:32am

The backlash to Donald Trump’s ‘anti-weaponisation’ slush fund continues. 

Earlier this week the Justice Department announced the creation of a $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies who claim they were unfairly targeted by previous administrations. 

Some of those eager to tap into the fund are convicted January 6th rioters, who stormed the capital after a rally with Donald Trump, as well as prominent election deniers.  

US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking a number of Republicans are opposing the fund, such as Senator Thom Tillis, who says it’s “stupid on stilts”. 

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