Trumps $1.8 Billion Fund Allegedly Excludes Targets of His Lawsuits
May 23, 2026 • Google News World
A Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund, Arguing Exclusions Apply to Those Targeted.
A lawsuit has been filed against the $1.8 billion fund established by former US President Donald Trump, claiming that it excludes individuals who were targeted by his administration. The fund was created as part of a settlement agreement in a defamation lawsuit filed by journalist Jim Acosta.
The lawsuit alleges that the fund’s terms do not require the disclosure of how it is actually used, despite its stated purpose of providing financial compensation to those who were harmed by Trump’s actions.
A lawyer with ties to Trump has announced plans to apply for an “anti-weaponization fund” claim, which would allow him to seek reimbursement from the fund. This move comes as new lawsuits have been filed against the Department of Justice’s “lawfare” fund, which was established to defend the government against perceived attacks.
The details of the $1.8 billion fund are not yet clear, and it is unclear how much of the fund will be allocated to those who were targeted by Trump’s administration. The lawsuit seeking to challenge the exclusions from the fund has been filed in a federal court in New York.
Source: Google News World