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UPDATED May 19, 2026 at 2:02 AM ET
May 16, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
Trump administration considers $1.776B fund for allies’ legal fees
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The Trump administration is considering creating a $1.776 billion fund to compensate allies for legal fees.
WHO: Trump administration
WHAT: Considering a $1.776 billion fund to compensate allies for legal fees
WHEN: May 16, 2026 at 4:09 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To compensate people allied with President Donald Trump for legal fees.
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