Trump's $1.8 Billion Slush Fund Is Collapsing. His Own Party Is Turning on Him.

Two federal judges have now stepped in to freeze Trump's $1.8 billion anti-weaponization slush fund. One judge in Virginia halted all payouts. A judge in Miami reopened the entire IRS lawsuit after 35 former federal judges called the settlement a fraud on the court. The DOJ quietly backed down Monday and said it would comply.That means the Trump loyalists who were promised a payout for their loyalty are not getting one, at least for now. And the Republicans in the Senate are furious.Grant also breaks down the Bill Pulte appointment as acting DNI, why legal experts say it may be illegal, what the Iran ceasefire collapse actually means for oil prices this summer, and Trump's "I don't care" tell that one of his own biographers says is code for something specific.CHAPTERS0:00 Everything that went wrong for Trump this week1:52 Bill Pulte named acting DNI: who he is and why the appointment may be illegal4:08 How Pulte used housing agencies to go after Trump's political enemies6:00 Iran ceasefire collapse: what actually happened over the weekend8:13 What Trump's "I don't care" actually means, according to his biographer Michael Wolff8:40 Oil at $150 a barrel? Gas could hit $6 by Fourth of July11:00Sponsor: Cozy Earth12:37 The $1.8 billion slush fund explained: how a lawsuit against himself became an immunity deal15:00 Two judges freeze the slush fund: Virginia halts payouts, Miami reopens the IRS case17:09 The DOJ backs down, Trump loyalists get nothing, and Senate Republicans revolt19:00 The "wounded bear caucus": why a furious GOP Senate is Trump's biggest problem right nowTHINGS YOU FORGOT FROM CIVICS CLASSPROMO CODEThis episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Summer nights and a chaotic news cycle are a rough combo — at least your sheets shouldn't make it worse. Cozy Earth's bamboo sheets and brushed bamboo pajamas are temperature-regulating, insanely soft, and built for actually sleeping cool. Use code MIMS25 at CozyEarth.com for 30% off — and when you do, you're also supporting the show.Support the showFollow along on social media SaySo: @GrantHermes X: @GrantHermesInsta: @Grant__HermesTiktok: Grant_Hermes