Will Republicans Stand Against Trump’s Slush Fund?
The Dispatch Podcast discusses Donald Trump's $1.776 billion slush fund and the recent indictment of Raúl Castro. The hosts express skepticism about the implications of the fund and its potential impact on the Republican Party. They also touch on broader political themes and the state of Congress in relation to Trump's actions.
- ▪The podcast features discussions on Trump's anti-weaponization fund and the indictment of Raúl Castro.
- ▪The hosts express a cynical view regarding the slush fund's origins and implications.
- ▪The conversation includes reflections on Congress's response to Trump's actions.
3 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 15 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 1 right.
- ▪ Trump doubles down on $1.8 billion 'slush fund' that killed his agenda, spurred Republican rebellion — Fox News — Politics
- ▪ In a Rarity, Republicans Stand Up to Trump — NYT — US
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| Canonical URL | https://thedispatch.com/podcast/dispatch-podcast/will-republicans-stand-against-trumps-slush-fund/ |
| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 |
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Will Republicans Stand Against Trump’s Slush Fund? Steve Hayes, Jonah Goldberg, Kevin D. Williamson, & Michael Warren / May 22, 2026 Unlocked The Dispatch Podcast Listen on your player of choice Text Size Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads Email 0 Open and scroll to the comments section Episode Transcript Steve Hayes is joined by Jonah Goldberg, Kevin Williamson, and Mike Warren to discuss Donald Trump’s $1.776 billion slush fund and the indictment of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro.
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