Dick Durbin: “Nearly $1.8 billion for a slush fund for the President's…”

“I'll tell you, because two weeks ago, Senate Republicans left town after an internal revolt over the President's so called anti weaponization fund. Nearly $1.8 billion. 1.8 billion. That's even more than the ballroom. Nearly $1.8 billion for a slush fund for the President's cronies and allies. Well, who would be eligible for any part of the $1.8 billion fund? People like Brandon Fellows. This may be a new name to you, but we're becoming more familiar with him.” (00:37–00:43)

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