# Why Trump's own party has killed his J6 slush fund

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Podcast: [The News Agents - USA](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-news-agents-usa-6426068)
Published: 2026-06-03T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://the-news-agents-usa-podcast.captivate.fm
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Trump wanted taxpayer money set aside for a 'slush fund' critics feared would be used to payout millions for his January 6th allies. But in a rare act of defiance, Republicans have killed off the plan before it could become reality. Why did Trump’s own party draw the line here? Was it a principled stand, a political calculation, or a sign that some Republicans are growing nervous about defending everything linked to January 6th? And Has Trump pushed Republicans too far this time? Later, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam joins us to discuss the Department of Justice's handling of the Epstein files. The News Agents USA is a Global Production. The News Agents USA is brought to you by HSBC UK - https://www.hsbc.co.uk/

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