Episode

Trump Defends $1.8B Fund to Pay Allies amid GOP Backlash

Podcast: CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip
Published: May 23, 2026
Duration seconds: 2792
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Trump defends his slush fund to pay his allies and wants praise for not taking money himself. Plus, as Americans hit the road, consumer sentiment hits an all time low and the president’s economic approval crashes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices