Originally published at: Trump Lackeys Forced to Face the Public on Trump’s Blatantly Corrupt Slush Fund
‘We’re Trying to Give Money — Not Give Money …’ Two of President Trump’s closest cronies were made to face the music today. Bipartisan outrage over the corrupt slush fund created by the Justice Department for Trump’s friends and political allies has swelled in the hours since it was announced on Monday. As TPM has…
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It must suck when a Republician with a law degree has to twist themselves into pretzels to support the thieving and grifting DonOLD wants done.
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Surely, Shitler has suffered more than anyone. I’d estimate his suffering to be worth about $1.776 billion in compensation.
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I can think of hundreds of prominent Democrats and out-of-favour Republicans who should apply immediately for huge compensation, to shine a spotlight on who does or doesn’t get a payout and generally clog up the works.
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Great idea.
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The First Felon is about to find out after he f’d around with the good Senator from LA.
US Senate votes to advance resolution to curb Trump’s Iran war powers | US Senate | The Guardian
Four Republicans joined all but one of the Senate’s Democrats in voting to pass the bill.
This time, Senator Bill Cassidy, fresh from a primary loss in Louisiana in a race where Trump endorsed his opponent, voted to take up the measure.
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$1.776B will only put a dent in his suffering.
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You do not need a law degree to know this is wrong!
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Is there going to be a thread for the primary election results tonight? I have a rehearsal and will be out of pocket for about an hour and a half.
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Is there no way for any court to stop this slush fund scam?
How 'bout the lawyers who hang out here at TPM as subscribers.
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I read somewhere that the House is trying to do something about it. But if it goes to the courts, we can guess the outcome.
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One data point from Ga.: As of 5 pm, 49% had requested Dem ballots, 48% Republican (the rest were nonpartisan.) Usually Dems lag on election day, so this is an interesting sign.
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Hmmm.
Shorter Vance: We gotta find some way to reward those J6 rioters whether or not they have been convicted.
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From WTS:
Raskin Wants to Force Republicans on Record
Democrats in the House are planning to soon introduce a bill that would block Trump’s settlement slush fund and also block the creation of something similar in the future
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"There’s no limitation on the claims,” Blanche said.
Except Republicans get cash. Everyone else gets an apology. And for a mere $1,776, they can buy a special frame to proudly display it to friends and associates.
See? Totally fair.
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I saw something earlier today about GA, I thought it was here on TPM, but can’t find the link. Apparently, Dem turnout is up by about 50% across the board over the 22 election.
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Just checked out the new TPM YouTube channel, and subscribed. But I have a suggestion: Make some short videos too. You will get more views. Lots of people are like me: Too Lazy, Didn’t Watch. Something less than 15 minutes is a lot more likely to get a view. As for the ones that are on it, the Mamdani one looks the most interesting.
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