Editorial: The New York Times

• $1.8 billion of citizens' taxes potentially entering a slush fund to reward President Trump’s loyalists.
• The administration falsely claims it's about 'Reimbursing people that were horribly treated'.
• Earlier this year, Donald Trump, as an individual, sued the I.R.S. over the leaking of his tax returns from his first term.
• In addition to the slush fund for his supporters, the Trump family seems to be off the hook from all ongoing tax payment audits.
• The board of overseers will be vet by Todd Blanche, a Trump loyalist and his former personal lawyer.
• The fund could be another step towards rewriting the history of the Jan. 6 riot.
• The American people should be deeply worried that this fund incentivizes future lawlessness from Trump and his allies.

Conclusion: Through this slush fund scheme, Trump is showing that he will use his power to protect and reward people who break the law on his behalf, which is a threat to the rule of law and fairness in the country.

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