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Trump $1.8B Slush Fund, $4B Wealth Surge, DOJ Resignations

5/31/2026

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$1.776 billion slush fund tied to U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is featured in the episode.
Mona Charen hosts Mona Charen Show with Jonathan Chait, noting the Trump family’s net worth rose $4 billion since January 2025.
Dozens of Department of Justice officials resigned rather than follow orders described as corrupt.
The show announces an upcoming interview with retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling about his book If I Don’t Return.

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Story summary

$1.776 billion slush fund tied to U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is featured in the episode.
Mona Charen hosts Mona Charen Show with Jonathan Chait, noting the Trump family’s net worth rose $4 billion since January 2025.
Dozens of Department of Justice officials resigned rather than follow orders described as corrupt.
The show announces an upcoming interview with retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling about his book If I Don’t Return.