"'Trump has engaged in corruption more than other presidents' as 'slush fund' criticism mounts

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"'Trump has engaged in corruption more than other presidents' as 'slush fund' criticism mounts Americas

Issued on: 26/05/2026 - 11:40

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US President Donald Trump's administration has announced the creation of a $1.776 billion ​fund for Americans deemed to be victims of political "weaponization," like January 6 Capitol riot defendants. But the announcement has brought in a lawsuit from a coalition of Trump critics adding to mounting backlash over the fund, seen as an additional act of corruption. FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert looks at why.

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• US politics
• Donald Trump

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