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House Report: Trump Adviser’s Freedom 250 Misused $25 Million

7/3/2026

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The House committee’s report alleges Freedom 250, created by an October 2025 executive order and overseen by Trump adviser Chris LaCivita, is a Trump-run shell that diverted semiquincentennial funds.
The report notes $150 million for the semiquincentennial and $100 million for the bipartisan America250 commission, with only $25 million reaching Freedom 250, suggesting diversion.
Freedom 250 denied the claims as a partisan smear and warned Democrats could issue subpoenas if they win the House.

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The House committee’s report alleges Freedom 250, created by an October 2025 executive order and overseen by Trump adviser Chris LaCivita, is a Trump-run shell that diverted semiquincentennial funds.
The report notes $150 million for the semiquincentennial and $100 million for the bipartisan America250 commission, with only $25 million reaching Freedom 250, suggesting diversion.
Freedom 250 denied the claims as a partisan smear and warned Democrats could issue subpoenas if they win the House.