Don Lemon
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Lemon LIVE at 5 | Trump Drops IRS Lawsuit in Exchange For $1.7 Billion Fund for His Allies!
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1:01:48Now PlayingTonight, we dive into the growing controversy surrounding reports of a massive $1.7 billion pool of taxpayer money that can reportedly be used to benefit Donald Trump’s political allies and inner circle.
Where is this money going, who’s benefiting from it, and why are so many people calling it a political slush fund?
At a time when Americans are struggling with rising costs, economic anxiety, and fears of a recession, the optics of billions tied to political loyalty and insider influence are raising serious questions.
Don is joined by former pardon attorney Liz Oyer and political commentator and host of The David Pakman Show, David Pakman, to break down the reporting, the backlash, and what it could mean moving forward.
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