Episode

Trump Fund 'Stupid on Stilts'

Podcast: CNN This Morning
Published: May 22, 2026
Duration seconds: 2899
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Summary

"Stupid on stilts." That's what Republican Senator Thom Tillis called President Trump's nearly $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund. The backlash against it caused the GOP torpedo a deal to fund ICE. Could the president be forced to back down? Also on today's show: NASCAR legend Kyle Busch's shocking death ... Ebola threat ... Kamala Harris autopsy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices