Federal Judge Halts Trump Fund, Freezing Millions in Unauthorized Campaign Spending
A federal judge has issued an emergency order halting a controversial fund linked to former President Donald Trump, freezing millions of dollars in assets allegedly misappropriated from political donations. The ruling, which follows a lawsuit by watchdog groups, accuses the fund of violating campaign finance laws by funneling money to undisclosed political activities. The judge cited "strong evidence of potential irreparable harm to the electoral process" and demanded an immediate accounting of all transactions. While Trump's legal team claims the fund was for "legitimate political advocacy," critics label it a "slush fund for personal gain." The case is set for a full hearing next week, with potential criminal referrals looming.