Trump's financial ties face scrutiny after moves benefiting allies and family Jun 02, 2026 · Will Weissert and Michelle L. Price · washingtontimes.com read more » President Donald Trump tried to create a near $1.8 billion fund that could be funneled to his supporters as a means of settling a lawsuit he filed against his own government - even arguing that he "gave up a lot of money in allowing" it. Read more »