The New Republic | Trump’s January 6 Slush Fund Is a Criminal Enterprise by Matt Ford AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. The article contends that the Justice Department’s creation of a $1.8 billion “Anti‑Weaponization” fund—purportedly to settle a lawsuit President Donald Trump filed against the IRS—constitutes an unlawful slush‑fund scheme that would use taxpayer money to reward Trump, his allies and the January 6 insurrectionists, while falsely claiming presidential immunity from prosecution. It explains that Congress never authorized such a fund; instead it created the Judgment Fund for court‑ordered awards, not for a president’s personal or political gains. The piece highlights procedural flaws, including the absence of a valid settlement, lack of judicial approval, and the involvement of former Trump lawyer Todd Blanche as acting attorney general, arguing that the arrangement violates the Constitution’s emoluments clause and federal statutes prohibiting embezzlement and collusive settlements. It further warns that both Trump and his associates could face criminal charges, civil suits under the False Claims Act, and professional sanctions, despite the Supreme Court’s recent, contested ruling on “presidential immunity.” Read more: https://newrepublic.com/article/210744/trump-slush-fund-criminal-enterprise #DonaldTrump #ToddBlanche #january6 #presidentialimmunity #slushfund