POLITICSTHE ATLANTIC
Trump Is Choosing His Slush Fund Over Todd Blanche
Donald Trump faces opposition from Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn over a $1.8 billion settlement with the IRS, which created a slush fund for political supporters, including January 6 insurrection participants. Trump defends the fund and considers withdrawing Todd Blanche's nomination as Acting Attorney General if the senators remain opposed.
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