John Thune Accused Of ‘Mocking’ Trump

with Brinkema’s decision but “will abide by the court’s ruling.” The department said the fund was “established in order to make up for the tremendous abuse, harm, and hate unfairly shown to so many people,” and said it is “open to anybody who was so weaponized, targeted, or persecuted, whether they were Democrat, Republican, Conservative, Independent, or otherwise.”

Reports say the Trump administration now plans to drop the fund, with one source saying: “It’s dead for now.” But killing the fund may not remove what critics say was the most lucrative element for Trump in the agreement. The settlement reportedly granted Trump, his sons, and his businesses immunity from future IRS examinations. It is unclear whether eliminating the fund would also eliminate that protection.