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Chris Van Hollen: The Trump Department of Justice’s creation of this $1.8 billion slush fund is a gross abuse of taxpayer dollars.

On the recordMay 27, 2026
The Trump Department of Justice’s creation of this $1.8 billion slush fund is a gross abuse of taxpayer dollars.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Discussing his amendment to block Congress payouts from DOJ fund.

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