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humor The Onion 2026-05-18

Trump Requests $1.2 Trillion To Have, Because He Doesn't Have It

In a bold display of fiscal logic, Donald Trump has asked Congress for $1.2 trillion, explaining that he doesn't currently possess it, but would like to. At press time, the Senate was considering the measure, with Sen. Fetterman mysteriously siding with Republicans.


<p>WASHINGTON—Declaring the financial allocation a matter of utmost urgency, President Donald Trump on Monday requested $1.2 trillion to have. &#8220;I&#8217;m calling upon Congress today to immediately provide me with $1.2 trillion in funding that I currently do not possess but which I will possess once it is given to me,&#8221; said Trump, acknowledging that he [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://theonion.com/trump-requests-1-2-trillion-to-have/">Trump Requests $1.2 Trillion To Have</a>...

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