Opinion Warns Trump’S Payout Plan Could Reward Criminals
May 20, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via The New York Times

A New York Times opinion piece argues that Trump’s proposed slush fund would reward criminals while leaving Americans to foot the bill. The criticism centers on the political and moral backlash over using public money for Jan. 6-related payouts. Supporters will call it justice for the persecuted, but opponents say it is exactly the kind of government favoritism conservatives should reject. Read more about this...