Congress and the courts must stop politicians from profiteering.
Michael Waldman
May 19, 2026
On Monday, Donald Trump dropped his sham lawsuit against the federal government. In exchange, the Justice Department under his control will establish a $1.8 billion fund for “victims of lawfare,” as Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche [still Trumps Personal lawyer] put it. This will be a slush fund for Trump’s allies — presumably January 6 insurrectionists and others already rewarded with a pardon.
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The sturdiest protection against corruption would be fierce anger from fleeced taxpayers. A few months ago, when asked about his conflicts of interest, Trump said:
I found out that nobody cared, and I’m allowed to.”
Let’s make this a major issue for the campaign trail and press politicians from both parties to provide solutions, not just soundbites. Or else, as Oyer wrote, we risk having future presidents who “loot and pillage our country without a shadow of shame.”
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My Note:
Nixon, in 1972, was first caught, shamed, would have been impeached, and would have been sent to jail for exactly what Trump is doing now. Setting up a slush fund to punish enemies and reward cronies. Some of which were convicted and sentenced for seditious conspiracy, assaulting federal officers (including with deadly weapons), civil disorder, criminal conspiracy, and destruction of government property. All felonies. Promoter of baseless voter-fraud claims, pro-Trump “fake electors”, and Pro-Trump news outlets are all lining up to get your money.
The only difference, Nixon fleeced corporate donors promising favors. We the tax payers are paying for this $1.8 billion slush fund with no accountability.
DO YOU CARE?
Yes I am outraged. The idea of getting “fleeced by our own Orange Jesus president”’. Trump is even fleecing his MAGA base and they are defending him. I always thought the “hip nerve” ie. wallet was the most sensitive nerve in body. In this case obviously not
ReplyDeleteYes, I care. I am also outraged, and have been for years. Of course, the question is do his supporters care. I guess he has lost some support, but there is still his base and there are still a lot of politicians with an R next to their name who keep going along with him.
ReplyDeleteI am really really pissed. What a F23king a5sh01e he is. he doesn't gaive a s**t about anyone except himself. His base is so blind when that look at him. They still think he is a great business man, a star, a god fearing Christian. He is not even close to being anything except a piss poor leader, a despicable human being, and the worse con man ever. He needs to get impeached and removed from office. He will continue to ruin everyone lives till he is removed form office and I expect he will continue to make our lives crappy till he is buried. and then probably continue for a few more years. Hope congress gets some back bone so they will stand up to him. I hope everyone else is doing well. Thanks for letting me vent. Lets all by Champagne, for the day that he dies.
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