Trump Backs Off Plans for $1.8 Billion Fund After Backlash

Also, Serena Williams is making a comeback. The fund has drawn backlash from critics who said it was a scheme to reward President Trump’s political allies with public benefits.

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Also, Serena Williams is making a comeback. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday. S1
The fund has drawn backlash from critics who said it was a scheme to reward President Trump’s political allies with public benefits. S2

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S1 The New York Times - Home Page 6 days ago • nytimes.com

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/01/briefing/trump-fund-back-off-serena-williams.html

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S2 The New York Times - US 6 days ago • nytimes.com

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/01/us/politics/trump-drop-weaponization-fund.html

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