Sarah Longwell, JVL, and Martha Raddatz: Trump Is Looting Us in Broad Daylight
The article discusses allegations against Donald Trump regarding a lawsuit he settled, claiming he stole $1.8 billion from the U.S. Treasury. It features insights from Tim Miller, Sarah Longwell, and Jonathan V. Last, who analyze the implications of Trump's actions. Additionally, Martha Raddatz shares her thoughts on international issues and her new book about the 9/11 generation.
- ▪Donald Trump is accused of stealing $1.8 billion from the U.S. Treasury through a lawsuit he settled.
- ▪The article features discussions on Trump's need for taxpayer money to pay reparations to January 6 rioters.
- ▪Martha Raddatz discusses Iran's demands for money and the resilience of Zelensky in the context of ongoing conflicts.
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| Original publisher | The Bulwark |
| Canonical URL | https://www.thebulwark.com/p/sarah-longwell-jvl-and-martha-raddatz |
| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 20:36:23 GMT |
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Playback speed×Share postShare post at current timeShare from 0:000:00/PreviewSarah Longwell, JVL, and Martha Raddatz: Trump Is Looting Us in Broad DaylightTim Miller, Sarah Longwell, and Jonathan V. LastMay 19, 2026∙ PaidShareDonald Trump—as a private citizen—sued our government, which he runs, and then settled the lawsuit with $1.8 billion that he stole from the U.S. Treasury. See, he needs a secret fund of taxpayer money so he can pay not only reparations to his band of Jan 6 rioters, but also to incentivize future (election) criming on his behalf. In a special emergency The Next Level (TNL), Tim, Sarah, and JVL break it all down. Plus, Martha explains how Iran’s demands for money may be why Trump won’t officially end the war.
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