POLITICSMay 26 · 09:40 UTCFRANCE 24FRANCE24

"'Trump has engaged in corruption more than other presidents' as 'slush fund' criticism mounts

The Trump administration announced a $1.776 billion fund for victims of political 'weaponization,' including January 6 Capitol riot defendants, but the move has faced a lawsuit from Trump critics and accusations of corruption. FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert examines the controversy.

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