# Trump Settlement Fund Sparks Outrage

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Podcast: [Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/durham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569659)
Published: 2026-05-25T09:04:27+00:00
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## Resource

A $1.8 billion fund born from a Trump-led IRS lawsuit has ignited political firestorms, sparking outrage over potential misuse of taxpayer money to compensate January 6th perpetrators, including pardoned figures and allies. North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis slammed it as “stupid on stilts,” warning Americans would reject funding for those who assaulted officers. With a looming deadline just weeks before Trump leaves office and even Hunter Biden eligible to apply, the fund’s rollout threatens to derail Trump’s immigration enforcement bill and deepen rifts in Congress. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/74ba311e998f0b68

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