Episode

Trump lawyer flops defending slush fund at Senate hearing

Podcast: The Briefing with Jen Psaki
Published: May 20, 2026
Duration seconds: 2473
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Summary

Acting Attorney General and former Donald Trump criminal defense attorney Todd Blanche tried to convince the Senate Appropriations Committee that giving Donald Trump $1.8 billion to distribute to his legally aggrieved political allies is a reasonable thing to do. Senator Chris Van Hollen talks with Jen Psaki about why he wasn't fooled.