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Treasury Dept. lawyer quits months into tenure after Trump's 'disgustingly corrupt' move

May 19, 2026Far Left

A top Treasury Department lawyer resigned hours after the creation of a $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization fund" that will be used to pay off President Donald Trump's political allies.Brian Morrissey, the Treasury’s general counsel, stepped down Monday only seven months after he was confirmed by the U.S. Senate and just hours after the Trump administration…

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