Episode

Understanding Trump's new "Anti-Weaponization Fund"

Podcast: Marketplace Morning Report
Published: May 19, 2026
Duration seconds: 402
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Summary

President Donald Trump has dropped his lawsuit against the IRS over the leak of his tax returns in exchange for the creation of a new $1.8 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund,” which will compensate people who have been investigated or targeted for “political, personal, or ideological reasons.” We'll dig into the highly controversial fund. Also on the show: home sellers stay on the sidelines, and a pro dumpster diver finds gems amid dorm moveouts.