Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=IBc2Pr9BacV Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Acting US attorney general defends fund for prosecuted Trump allies • FRANCE 24 English [1lg76SG7Pa7] Health Updated on August 09, 2026 EDT — Published on August 09, 2026 EDT Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche on Tuesday defended the creation of a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate political allies of President Donald Trump who believe they were unfairly prosecuted under the Biden administration. Blanche, testifying before a Senate committee, came under repeated attack from Democrats who criticized the scheme as a corrupt "slush fund". FRANCE 24's Monte Francis has more. #Trump #IRS #SlushFund 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on X: Bluesky: and Threads: Browse the news in pictures on Instagram: Discover our TikTok videos: Get the latest top stories on Telegram: Eodolwn1LaB Z8AKc6ot5ZM tdPX6yekBl5 N5xWfSmNfJr 0W0QodIo0IG EF2pBDsuKt4 o96SoxEJL9A
Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche on Tuesday defended the creation of a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate political allies of President Donald Trump who believe they were unfairly prosecuted under the Biden administration. Blanche, testifying before a Senate committee, came under repeated attack from Democrats who criticized the scheme as a corrupt "slush fund". FRANCE 24's Monte Francis has more. #Trump #IRS #SlushFund 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on X: Bluesky: and Threads: Browse the news in pictures on Instagram: Discover our TikTok videos: Get the latest top stories on Telegram: Eodolwn1LaB Z8AKc6ot5ZM tdPX6yekBl5 N5xWfSmNfJr 0W0QodIo0IG EF2pBDsuKt4 o96SoxEJL9A