Top Judiciary Democrat Raskin blasts possible Trump-IRS settlement
Rep. Jamie Raskin criticized a proposed fund to compensate allies of former President Trump, labeling it a 'political slush fund.' He argued that the fund is unconstitutional and illegal, as only Congress has the authority to appropriate funds. Raskin called for Congress to intervene and block the fund's creation.
- ▪Raskin described the proposed $1.776 billion fund as a 'political slush fund' that lacks congressional approval.
- ▪He stated that compensating individuals involved in the January 6 attack would violate the Fourteenth Amendment.
- ▪Raskin indicated that Democrats would likely pursue legal action to prevent the fund from being established.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onTop Judiciary Democrat Raskin blasts possible Trump-IRS settlementHe calls it a "political slush fund" and says it's unconstitutional.ByQuinn ScanlanMay 17, 2026, 10:03 AM5:54Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., appears on ABC News' "This Week" on May 17, 2026.ABC NewsThe top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee on Sunday blasted the potential fund to compensate allies of President Donald Trump, calling it a "political slush fund" that he said is "illegal" and "unconstitutional." "Only Congress has the power to appropriate money, and Congress never voted on creating this $1.7 billion political slush fund…
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