Trump's $1. 7 Billion Slush Fund: A Threat to Constitutional Checks on Power The potential creation of a $1. 7 billion fund to compensate allies of President Donald Trump has sent shockwaves through Washington, with Rep.
Jamie Raskin calling it a "political slush fund" that's "illegal" and "unconstitutional.
" As the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, Raskin is right to sound the alarm – this proposed settlement would be an egregious attempt by Trump to circumvent congressional authority and exploit the executive branch for personal gain.