"'Trump Has Engaged in Corruption More Than Other Presidents' as 'Slush Fund' Criticism Mounts

May 26, 2026 | US President Donald Trump's administration has announced the creation of a $1.776 billion fund for Americans deemed to be victims of political "weaponization," like January 6 Capitol riot defendants. But the announcement has brought in a lawsuit from a coalition of Trump critics adding to mounting backlash over the fund, seen as an additional act of corruption. FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert looks at why.

Trump reeks of corruption, How can Americans tolerate this? — © Mark Alexander