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Judge keeps challenge to Trump's nearly $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund alive
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· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points 8 billion and is described as an 'anti-weaponization' fund. This settlement arose from a lawsuit filed by Trump, which sought $10 billion in damages over the leak of his tax returns.
A legal challenge to a significant fund established by former President Trump has been allowed to proceed. The fund in question is valued at nearly $1.8 billion and is described as an 'anti-weaponization' fund.
The origins of the fund are tied to a settlement between Trump and the Internal Revenue Service. This settlement arose from a lawsuit filed by Trump, which sought $10 billion in damages over the leak of his tax returns.
Further details on this developing story are available from KTXS, the local ABC affiliate in Abilene , Texas.
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Category: local Published: June 26, 2026 Source: KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News Reading time: 1 min
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