Friday, May 22nd, 2026 - Trump's Traitor Fund Is Cutting In Senators, Epstein's Assistant Testified, Sanctuary City Airports Are Under Threat

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of the Department of Homeland Security's actions on sanctuary cities, Trump's comments on the Iran war, and the ongoing controversies surrounding Trump's Traitor Fund.

Today's Headlines: The Department of Homeland Security is threatening to cut customs staffing at major international airports in sanctuary cities like New York, LA, Chicago, and DC — which would affect not just tourism but cargo shipments and the broader economy — because DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin apparently thinks international trade can just reroute to Florida. Trump, meanwhile, said he's "in no hurry" to end the Iran war while also telling reporters he might skip his own son's destination wedding in the Bahamas because of "this thing called Iran," which is either a convenient excuse or the most relatable thing he's ever said. The Traitor Fund — formerly known as Trump's $1.776 billion slush fund — is getting wilder by the day: Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio wants $2-5 million, Mike Lindell is asking for $400 million, a January 6th rioter who compared herself to Jesus during sentencing wants $10 million, George Santos might file, and the couple who pointed guns at BLM protesters is reportedly interested. Acting AG Todd Blanche went to Congress to lobby Republicans not to block the fund — and offered to cut them in on it, specifically noting that senators whose records…

Topics covered

• Trump's Traitor Fund
• sanctuary cities
• customs staffing
• international trade
• Iran war
• political lobbying

Keywords

• Trump
• sanctuary cities
• customs staffing
• Iran war
• Traitor Fund
• political lobbying
• Enrique Tarrio
• Mike Lindell
• George Santos
• Todd Blanche

Mentioned in this episode

Places: New York, LA, Chicago, DC, Florida, Bahamas

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