# When Trump Sued Himself: The $1.776 billion Slush Fund

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Podcast: [The Libertarian](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-libertarian-172554)
Published: 2026-05-29T15:01:09+00:00
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## Resource

Richard Epstein analyzes the Trump administration’s controversial $1.776 billion settlement fund, arguing that it represents a profound breach of constitutional norms, public trust, and basic principles of good government. From standing doctrine and congressional power to taxation, impeachment, and the limits of executive authority, Epstein explains why he believes the scheme is legally dubious, politically explosive, and one of the most troubling examples of presidential overreach in modern American history.

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