Donald Trump has dropped his plan for a $1.8bn “anti-weaponisation” fund that would compensate his political allies for being targeted by the justice system under Joe Biden, following a political backlash from Republicans.
Trump’s decision marked a significant U-turn for the president, who championed the scheme as a crucial political project even as members of his party urged him to focus on ending the Iran war and do more to tackle rising inflation.
The president’s reversal was revealed in an announcement by the Department of Justice on Monday, which said the administration would abide by a court ruling temporarily blocking the $1.8bn fund.
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