Slush or No Slush - A Conversation With Dave Aronberg

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Michael Cohen discusses the controversy surrounding Trump's proposed $1.7 billion weaponization fund with guest Dave Aronberg.

In this episode of Mea Culpa, Michael Cohen sits down with Dave Aronberg to discuss the growing controversy surrounding Trump’s proposed $1.7 billion “weaponization fund.” Who qualifies for compensation? Where would taxpayer money actually go? And could this become one of the most legally and politically explosive issues in Washington? Cohen and Aronberg break down the legal arguments, political fallout, and the larger questions surrounding accountability, government power, and who ultimately pays the price. A timely conversation about a story that’s already raising serious questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Michael Cohen

Guest: Dave Aronberg

Topics covered

• Trump's weaponization fund
• legal arguments
• political fallout
• government accountability
• taxpayer money

Keywords

• Trump
• weaponization fund
• compensation
• taxpayer money
• legal issues
• political controversy
• government power

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Organizations: Trump, Washington

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