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10. Weisman called it theft.

Thu May 21, 2026, 03:36 PM

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Stop calling it an f-ing "settlement" [View all] pat_k 13 hrs ago OP

Ari Melber called it a "Thug" Fund. yellow dahlia 13 hrs ago #1

At least WAPO had the decency to put it in quotes. pat_k 12 hrs ago #7

Weisman called it theft. GoodRaisin 11 hrs ago #10

And so it is. Attempted theft. However you look at it. pat_k 3 hrs ago #25

100% certain trump has already made off with some gold Irish_Dem 11 hrs ago #9

Given his obsession with gold, you're probably right. pat_k 5 hrs ago #24

or shot someone on Fifth Avenue MadameButterfly 10 hrs ago #18

Part of his presidential duties. Irish_Dem 10 hrs ago #20

Essentially it's an extortion payout...nt Wounded Bear 13 hrs ago #3

It's not even that because there was no threat. pat_k 13 hrs ago #4

Yep. Add the con about hey, the IRS cannot audit me for that crime AND Justice matters. 12 hrs ago #6

Al least The Prospect makes this clear... pat_k 11 hrs ago #14

"Cop beaters" slush fund.......Sheldon Whitehouse Bengus81 11 hrs ago #12

One or two cops were killed. MLWR 11 hrs ago #13

Cop killers reward money. BattleRow 10 hrs ago #22

"Anti Law Enforcement Slush Fund" RB77 9 hrs ago #23

Judge is taking the position that the lawsuit does not include any settlement LetMyPeopleVote 11 hrs ago #15

"there is no settlement of record" pat_k 10 hrs ago #17

SETTLEMENT MY ASS! BBbats 11 hrs ago #16

Amen. SergeStorms 10 hrs ago #21