Trump defends $1.8bn slush fund that is holding up Todd Blanche confirmation

Per The Guardian, President Trump is defending a one point eight billion dollar slush fund proposal, despite it threatening to derail the Senate confirmation of Todd Blanche—his former personal lawyer nominated for attorney general. On Friday, Trump called for Blanche's 'immediate approval,' pushing back against objections to the payout scheme proposed by his Department of Justice officials.

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