Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=zS7Jioq3oln 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 [EHNWOjHLVae] Health Updated on August 08, 2026 EDT — Published on August 08, 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: l4sQzS5zKFF NhxCVQEJKXr GtRKSZ4aEV4 qvNhiXtNIea xW1d5rtX7To ieB7f5zFN95
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: l4sQzS5zKFF NhxCVQEJKXr GtRKSZ4aEV4 qvNhiXtNIea xW1d5rtX7To ieB7f5zFN95