Trump Backs Off Plan for $1.8 Billion Fund That Drew Political Backlash

Scritto il 02/06/2026
da Tyler Pager, Maggie Haberman, Alan Feuer, Devlin Barrett and Annie Karni

The fund has drawn backlash from critics who said it was a scheme to reward President Trump’s political allies with public benefits.Beyond the legal challenges, President Trump has also faced increasing pressure from both parties on Capitol Hill to torpedo the fund.