Lawfare Defense Fund Raises $36 Million for Trump Allies After Winning Charity Status
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Updated · The New York Times · Jun 3
Lawfare Defense Fund Raises $36 Million for Trump Allies After Winning Charity Status
1 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jun 3
Summary
$36 million has been raised by the Lawfare Defense Fund, a little-known nonprofit tied to Trump donors, to finance legal fights for allies claiming unjust prosecution.
A March IRS filing let the group switch from a politically active nonprofit to a charity, allowing tax-deductible donations while limiting overt political advocacy.
The fund can support lawsuits against the government and could advance Trump's broader "lawfare" agenda as his $1.8 billion taxpayer-backed compensation plan has stalled.
Formed in Florida in April 2024, the group has operated with almost no public presence, with recent IRS paperwork providing one of the first detailed looks at its structure.