Trump’s Slush Fund Is Based on a Lie
The article critiques Donald Trump's creation of an 'Anti-Weaponization Fund,' arguing it falsely portrays him and his supporters as victims of political persecution. It highlights the violent actions of January 6th insurrectionists and their subsequent pardons, suggesting that they should not be seen as victims. The piece also discusses Trump's attempts to influence legal proceedings against his critics, emphasizing the problematic nature of his actions.
- ▪Trump's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' claims to compensate victims of government overreach, but is criticized as a false narrative.
- ▪The January 6th rioters, who caused significant harm during the Capitol assault, are portrayed as criminals rather than victims.
- ▪Trump's actions to influence legal cases against his critics raise ethical concerns about presidential conduct.
2 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 34 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: centre. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ How Trump Created a Slush Fund for His Allies — The New Yorker
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| Original publisher | The Bulwark |
| Canonical URL | https://www.thebulwark.com/p/trumps-slush-fund-is-based-on-a-lie-weaponization-lawfare-prosecutions-corruption-james-comey-cook-powell-january-6th |
| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 09:31:59 GMT |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-26T09:37:47.770Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-26T09:37:47.770Z |
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Trump’s Slush Fund Is Based on a LieThe real victims of lawfare and weaponized prosecutions aren’t the insurrectionists.Mona CharenMay 26, 2026ShareTrump supporters clash with police and security forces as people try to storm the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Brent Stirton/Getty Images)THE ORWELLIAN “ANTI-WEAPONIZATION FUND” Trump has created—the legal equivalent of twirling the combination lock on Fort Knox and driving off with gold bars—purports to be righting a wrong.
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