Trump’s Slush Fund Is a Multitool
The article discusses the potential uses of a significant fund controlled by Donald Trump, which has been referred to as a 'Slush Fund.' It suggests that the fund may serve various purposes beyond what many have assumed, including maintaining loyalty among supporters. The author argues that this fund could be a tool for corruption and political discipline within the MAGA movement.
- ▪Donald Trump will soon control a $1.776 billion pot of taxpayer money.
- ▪The fund is being referred to as a 'Slush Fund' and is seen as a multitool for corruption.
- ▪There are assumptions that the fund will be used to pay off supporters, but its uses may be broader.
3 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 21 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 1 centre.
- ▪ Trump’s ‘slush fund’ has even loyalists turning against him — The Hill
- ▪ Outrage Over Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund — NYT — Opinion
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| Original publisher | The Bulwark |
| Canonical URL | https://www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-slush-fund-multitool-most-important-functions |
| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 16:31:22 GMT |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-26T16:37:49.953Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-26T16:37:49.953Z |
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The TriadTrump’s Slush Fund Is a MultitoolAnd we’ve all been missing its most important functions.Jonathan V. LastMay 26, 2026∙ Paid16ShareWe’re doing it live! Sarah, Tim and I are going LIVE tonight for The Next Level covering the Texas Senate runoff results on Substack and YouTube. Watch your inbox for a link or check the site at 9pm in the East. We’ll post the show to all the channels when it’s over for those who can’t join live.(Photo illustration by The Bulwark / Photos: Getty, Shutterstock)1. LeathermanWe’ve been thinking too narrowly about the $1.776 billion pot of taxpayer money that Donald Trump will soon control.Most people assumed Trump would use it to pay off meathead insurrectionists, sort of a . . .
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