Trump’s financial ties face scrutiny after moves benefiting allies and family President Donald Trump sought to establish a fund of approximately $1.8 billion. This fund was intended as a settlement for a lawsuit he initiated against his own government. Trump argued that he made significant financial concessions in allowing this arrangement.

• President Donald Trump attempted to create a fund of nearly $1.8 billion.
• The fund was proposed as a means to settle a lawsuit Trump filed against his own government.
• The money could potentially be directed to his supporters.
• Trump claimed he “gave up a lot of money in allowing” this.