Even Mitch McConnell is mortified by Trump’s $1.8 billion ‘slush fund to pay people who assault cops’
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has established a nearly $1.8 billion fund intended to compensate allies of Donald Trump who claim to have faced political prosecution. This move has drawn significant criticism from Republican lawmakers, including Senator Mitch McConnell, who called the fund a "slush fund to pay people who assault cops." Blanche, a former Trump lawyer, has taken several high-profile actions since assuming his role, leading to concerns that he is prioritizing the president's interests over institutional norms. AI
