371: Trump's Slush Fund with Fred Wertheimer
Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt
Politicon
4.6 • 3.8K Ratings
🗓️ 21 May 2026
⏱️ 47 minutes
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Summary
James and Al report on this week’s elections, breaking down Trump’s continued dominance in the Republican party, Democrats' ability to win over party switchers, and an energized Black electorate. Then, they call out the miscalculations Trump made in the Iran war and expose the effect of media ownership on the political landscape before welcoming government accountability advocate Fred Wertheimer. They discuss Trump’s settlement with the IRS, the ways he’s enriched himself and his supporters, the difference between the Trump and Biden DOJ, and the dangers of corruption.
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| 1:47.4 | This week our guest is a champion of good government and a fighter of corruption for so many years, Fred Wertheimer. |
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