Democrats: Here’s How to Beat the Trump Slush Fund
The article discusses strategies for Democrats to effectively address and brand Trump's controversial $1.776 billion fund. It emphasizes the importance of creating a memorable name for the fund to ensure it remains in public discourse. The author suggests that without a strong narrative, the issue may fade from public attention.
- ▪The fund is referred to as a taxpayer-funded payoff pot.
- ▪The author encourages readers to suggest a catchy name for the fund.
- ▪There is concern that the complexity of the story may lead to public disinterest.
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The TriadDemocrats: Here’s How to Beat the Trump Slush FundMake them fear exposure.Jonathan V. LastMay 20, 2026∙ Paid31318221Share(Photo illustration by The Bulwark / Photos: Getty, Shutterstock)1. The Human FundWhat are we going to call Trump’s $1.776 billion taxpayer-funded payoff pot? This might seem like a silly question, but it isn’t. This infamia needs a cultural shorthand, a brand, that gets burned into people’s brains. I am open to all suggestions.Big, Beautiful Bribery FundSlush Fund from HellTrump’s Stolen $1.8bI am in full keep-it-simple-stupid mode here. Give me your ideas. Because if political malfeasance doesn’t have a brand name, it can’t hurt you. Watergate. Iran-Contra. Whitewater. Lewinsky. Benghazi. Laptop from Hell.
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