Republicans Upset Over Trump’s $1.8B Fund for Jan. 6 Defendants

who later received pardons from Trump could potentially be eligible to apply for compensation through the program.

The dispute intensified further after reports surfaced that the agreement also included provisions that would reportedly shield Donald Trump and his sons from certain Internal Revenue Service audit actions.

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he had “never heard” of protections like those being proposed and pledged to oppose the provisions through legislation.

Reports also noted increasing tensions between Trump and Thune after Trump endorsed Texas