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Andrew Weissmann: Trump's Slush Fund Isn't Just Corrupt—It's a Crime | Illegal News

2026-05-20 News & Politics
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Andrew Weissmann joins Sarah Longwell on launch day for his book 'Liar's Kingdom'—but first they discuss why Weissmann calls Trump's $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization fund" an outright fraud on taxpayers. Then: why election lies are distinct even among Trump's 30,000 lies, what Brazil and the UK do to stop them, and the publisher that vanished the day after a Trump executive order. Plus mob bosses in bathrobes. Head to https://Factormeals.com/illegalnews50off and use code illegalnews50off to get 50 percent off and free daily greens per box, with new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. See website for more details. Buy Andrew Weissmann’s book, Liar’s Kingdom: https://bookshop.org/p/books/liar-s-kingdom-how-to-stop-trump-s-deceit-and-save-america-andrew-weissmann/e79cc4410e81f719?ean=9780316601306&next=t&next=t&affiliate=2344 Buy 'Liar's Kingdom' on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0505rxTd Become a Bulwark Youtube Plus Member here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Hp1KbGw4e02N7FpPXDgQ/join Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:35 Illegal settlement details 00:11:58 More on the fund 00:17:05 How to respond 00:23:57 Introducing the book 00:30:40 Why focus on election lies 00:43:00 What the law punishes 00:49:00 January 6th speech 00:52:10 Courtroom stories 00:57:27 Sponsor: Factor 00:59:59 Foreign examples 01:07:20 Book solutions and accountability 01:21:10 Publishing pressure

Top Comments (10)

@cathyswope5174 2026-05-20

Half the citizens of Minneapolis should claim harm from " weaponization" of government

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@karherineware3508 2026-05-20

Elizabeth Warren has a bill drafted, and Jamie Raskin also has a plan to deal with this slush fund theft.

137 11 replies
@jessicatymczak5852 2026-05-20

The criminality of this regime is off the charts

136 5 replies
@Karen_in_Canada 2026-05-20

You all missed Trump's most chilling statement. He said that loyalty was over the law!!! Do you not see how dangerous this is?

132 9 replies
@MikeCapps-b8q 2026-05-20

All sane Americans ought to sue Trump and the DOJ!

97 8 replies
@Jake-vt4ow 2026-05-20

What’s going on is insane. Republicans are totally complicit 🤬

78 3 replies
@maureenflynngarcia6821 2026-05-20

I pay my taxes for education, healthcare, safety,, etc I don’t pay taxes for corruption Don’t touch my money

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@1234willali 2026-05-20

let me guess... the supreme court is gonna go along with this.. such a disgrace

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@martytimusk 2026-05-20

This podcast is so important. Sarah and Andrew, wow, time well spent.

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@JudyGalati 2026-05-20

I am not so exhausted that I can’t type out that this current crook in the Oval Office needs to be arrested and promptly removed from office.

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