‘The View’ Hosts Shame Trump’s ‘Unconstitutional’ Slush Fund for Allies: ‘Swampiest Thing I Could Possibly Imagine’ | Video
The hosts of 'The View' criticized President Trump's proposed fund for allies, labeling it as unconstitutional and a 'slush fund.' They expressed concerns that it could benefit individuals involved in the January 6 insurrection. The discussion raised questions about the implications of such a fund and its alignment with Trump's previous campaign promises.
- ▪President Trump dropped a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS to create a $1.8 billion fund for allies he claims were targeted by the Biden administration.
- ▪The hosts of 'The View' described the fund as 'the swampiest thing' imaginable and unconstitutional under the 14th Amendment.
- ▪Co-host Sunny Hostin highlighted that the fund could potentially compensate insurrectionists, which she deemed unacceptable.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
Home > Creative Content > TV Shows ‘The View’ Hosts Shame Trump’s ‘Unconstitutional’ Slush Fund for Allies: ‘Swampiest Thing I Could Possibly Imagine’ | Video Co-host Sunny Hostin calls the fund “disgusting” Andi Ortiz May 18, 2026 @ 9:52 AM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email Alyssa Farah Griffin on "The View" (ABC) President Trump dropped his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS on Monday morning, following reports that he would do so if he could create a nearly $1.8 billion fund to pay allies who felt targeted by the Biden administration’s Justice Department. For the hosts of “The View,” the “slush fund” is just “the swampiest thing” they could imagine.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at TheWrap.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from TheWrap
