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DOJ memo says tens of millions may qualify for payouts
Filed: May 22, 2026 at 11:02 AM ET
Summary: The DOJ said in a memo that “tens of millions” could be eligible to submit claims for payouts from Trump’s $1.8B slush fund.
WHO: U.S. Department of Justice
WHAT: DOJ issued a memo saying “tens of millions” could be eligible to submit claims for payouts from Trump’s $1.8B slush fund, and that Democrats can submit claims too
WHEN: May 22, 2026 at 9:52 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The DOJ memo set out eligibility for submitting claims for payouts from Trump’s $1.8B slush fund
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