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2. If Trump robbed a bank at gunpoint, everyone would just call it a "settlement."

Thu May 21, 2026, 02:24 PM

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Stop calling it an f-ing "settlement" [View all] pat_k May 21 OP

Ari Melber called it a "Thug" Fund. yellow dahlia May 21 #1

At least WAPO had the decency to put it in quotes. pat_k May 21 #7

Weisman called it theft. GoodRaisin May 21 #10

And so it is. Attempted theft. However you look at it. pat_k Friday #25

100% certain trump has already made off with some gold Irish_Dem May 21 #9

Given his obsession with gold, you're probably right. pat_k May 21 #24

or shot someone on Fifth Avenue MadameButterfly May 21 #18

Part of his presidential duties. Irish_Dem May 21 #20

Essentially it's an extortion payout...nt Wounded Bear May 21 #3

It's not even that because there was no threat. pat_k May 21 #4

Yep. Add the con about hey, the IRS cannot audit me for that crime AND Justice matters. May 21 #6

Al least The Prospect makes this clear... pat_k May 21 #14

"Cop beaters" slush fund.......Sheldon Whitehouse Bengus81 May 21 #12

One or two cops were killed. MLWR May 21 #13

Cop killers reward money. BattleRow May 21 #22

"Anti Law Enforcement Slush Fund" RB77 May 21 #23

"there is no settlement of record" pat_k May 21 #17

SETTLEMENT MY ASS! BBbats May 21 #16

Amen. SergeStorms May 21 #21

Right after I start. Iggo Friday #28