Stop Calling Trump’s Slush Fund a Settlement. It’s a Violence Incentive Project.
Donald Trump's $1.8 billion settlement fund has raised concerns among legal experts due to its perceived corruption and the protection it offers to Trump and his allies. The fund is seen as a mechanism that not only rewards individuals involved in the January 6 insurrection but also incentivizes future violence. Critics argue that it undermines legitimate dissent and distorts the historical narrative surrounding the events of that day.
- ▪The settlement fund is designed to protect the Trump family and reward loyalists.
- ▪It includes language that legitimizes Trump’s claims about the January 6 events in official documents.
- ▪The fund is criticized for rewarding individuals convicted of serious crimes related to the Capitol riots.
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Amicus May 23, 20263:00 AM Trump’s Slush Fund Is Even Worse Than You Thought A former Jack Smith prosecutor and a veteran corruption reporter map the vectors for lawlessness that many have missed. Copy Link Share Share <div class="slate-megaphone__slot"></div> View Transcript Advertisement Listen & Subscribe Choose your preferred player: Apple Podcasts Spotify TuneIn Pocket Casts RSS Feed For questions about subscriptions or your Slate Plus feed, check our FAQ. <p class="slate-notification--error podcast-how-to-listen__notification">Please enable javascript to get your Slate Plus feeds.</p> All Slate Plus Podcasts Get Your Slate Plus Podcast If you can't access your feeds, please contact customer support. Thanks! Check your phone for a link to finish setting up your feed.
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