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Trump's Lawsuit Against the IRS Could Create a Taxpayer-Funded Settlement for Allies

📰 Original title: Trump is neck deep in this despicable scam — and his own words prove it

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Trump's Lawsuit Against the IRS Could Create a Taxpayer-Funded Settlement for Allies

President Donald Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS and the Treasury Department in January, claiming damages over the leak of his tax returns. Reports indicate he is prepared to settle the case by creating a $1.7 billion fund to benefit his allies, including individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol attack who were previously pardoned. This fund would draw from the Treasury’s Judgment Fund, which is intended to pay legitimate court judgments, raising concerns about transparency and oversight. The proposed settlement could also prevent IRS audits of Trump and his associates. Legal experts and the presiding judge, Kathleen Williams, have questioned the legitimacy of the president suing an agency under his own control. Historically, federal settlements for administrative issues have been far smaller, making this case unprecedented in scale. Critics argue that the settlement would serve as a government-funded mechanism to enrich Trump's allies while bypassing normal legal scrutiny, highlighting potential conflicts of interest and the erosion of institutional checks on presidential power.

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KillBait1h ago

Trump's Lawsuit Against the IRS Could Create a Taxpayer-Funded Settlement for Allies

📰 Original title: Trump is neck deep in this despicable scam — and his own words prove it

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Trump's Lawsuit Against the IRS Could Create a Taxpayer-Funded Settlement for Allies

President Donald Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS and the Treasury Department in January, claiming damages over the leak of his tax returns. Reports indicate he is prepared to settle the case by creating a $1.7 billion fund to benefit his allies, including individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol attack who were previously pardoned. This fund would draw from the Treasury’s Judgment Fund, which is intended to pay legitimate court judgments, raising concerns about transparency and oversight. The proposed settlement could also prevent IRS audits of Trump and his associates. Legal experts and the presiding judge, Kathleen Williams, have questioned the legitimacy of the president suing an agency under his own control. Historically, federal settlements for administrative issues have been far smaller, making this case unprecedented in scale. Critics argue that the settlement would serve as a government-funded mechanism to enrich Trump's allies while bypassing normal legal scrutiny, highlighting potential conflicts of interest and the erosion of institutional checks on presidential power.

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Wolfy118h ago
I love it when the #IRS runs AI systems that have no clue what they are doing and send me a letter stating I owe thousands in taxes, which is an out and out lie. They owe me. This is probably some #doge bullshit.
Trump & Epstein: Biz partners.1d ago

The #GrifterInChief #Felon47 says he is "willing" to drop his ridiculous & unwinable $10 BILLION case against the #IRS in exchange for a $1,776B ("1776." Get it?) Slush Fund to "compensate" his #MAGAt Brownshirts for enduring being prosecuted by the #Biden Admin for the violent/deadly #Jan6 attack on the Capitol

#Jan6 mastermind, convicted felon and T**** Fanboy Rodger Stone declares: "Sign me up!" looking for his check. 🤦‍♂️

#TrumpIsTheSwamp #Idiocy

Voteinorout 🇺🇸1d ago
Donald Trump is suing the U.S. government for $10 billion over leaked tax returns, a move seen as a misuse of taxpayer money. The lawsuit faces legal hurdles, including a missed statute of limitations and lack of damage proof. #Trump #IRS #Lawsuit #TaxpayerMoney⁠
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The leak occurred six years ago, and the statute of limitations is two years, making Trump's claim legally barred. The Justice Departm... https://instagr.am/p/DYaonluAQdR/
voteinorout on Instagram: "Donald Trump is suing the U.S. government for $10 billion over leaked tax returns, a move seen as a misuse of taxpayer money. The lawsuit faces legal hurdles, including a missed statute of limitations and lack of damage proof. #Trump #IRS #Lawsuit #TaxpayerMoney⁠ ⁠ The leak occurred six years ago, and the statute of limitations is two years, making Trump's claim legally barred. The Justice Department, led by Trump's attorney Todd Blanche, is negotiating a settlement before a May 27th hearing. The judge may dismiss the case if no genuine dispute exists.⁠ ⁠ Say LINK (on instagram) and we will DM you the link to https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYTDXH5Ndfj/⁠ ⁠ --⁠ ⁠ Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS is the biggest heist in history.⁠ ⁠ Follow @lawyer_oyer for more. Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy. - Thomas Jefferson"

27 likes, 0 comments - voteinorout on May 16, 2026: "Donald Trump is suing the U.S. government for $10 billion over leaked tax returns, a move seen as a misuse of taxpayer money. The lawsuit faces legal hurdles, including a missed statute of limitations and lack of damage proof. #Trump #IRS #Lawsuit #TaxpayerMoney⁠ ⁠ The leak occurred six years ago, and the statute of limitations is two years, making Trump's claim legally barred. The Justice Department, led by Trump's attorney Todd Blanche, is negotiating a settlement before a May 27th hearing. The judge may dismiss the case if no genuine dispute exists.⁠ ⁠ Say LINK (on instagram) and we will DM you the link to https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYTDXH5Ndfj/⁠ ⁠ --⁠ ⁠ Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS is the biggest heist in history.⁠ ⁠ Follow @lawyer_oyer for more. Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy. - Thomas Jefferson".

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Democracy Matters 1d ago

Now imagine Ryan Nichols with a $1M payment from Trump's slush fund!

Pardoned Capitol Rioter Who Vowed to ‘Bring Violence’ Arrested Again
https://www.thedailybeast.com/pardoned-capitol-rioter-who-vowed-to-bring-violence-arrested-again/

#IRS #TrumpMustGo #KingOfTreason #RepublicansDidThis #NoRepublicansEverAgain #USPol

Pardoned Capitol Rioter Who Vowed to ‘Bring Violence’ Arrested Again

The number of pardoned Jan. 6 rioters re-arrested is starting to add up.

The Daily Beast
Kim Perales1d ago

Update: #DOJ🚨is finalizing a deal to launch: "Truth & Justice Comm" & est a comp fund of $1.7B to pay claims made by alleged victims of govt #weaponization in exch for Trump dropping his lawsuit agst the #IRS.

Proposed deal *likely to face legal hurdles➡️ months of deliberations btw the WH & DOJ ofcls &🚨originally attempted to craft a legal justif for the settl to comp Trump directly.

Instead of working for the American ppl, Trump schemes to defraud...
#Corruption #USPol
https://abcnews.com/US/trump-administration-create-1776b-truth-justice-commission-compensate/story?id=133005480

Trump administration to create $1.776B 'Truth and Justice Commission' to compensate allies: Sources

The DOJ is finalizing a deal to launch a so-called "Truth and Justice Commission" to pay claims made by alleged victims of government "weaponization," sources say. 

ABC News
KillBait1d ago

Trump negocia un acuerdo millonario con el IRS para beneficiar a sus aliados políticos

📰 Título original: Trump expected to drop IRS suit in exchange for MAGA slush fund

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Trump negocia un acuerdo millonario con el IRS para beneficiar a sus aliados políticos

Según informes recientes, el expresidente estadounidense Donald Trump está cerca de retirar su demanda de 10.000 millones de dólares contra el Servicio de Impuestos Internos (IRS) a cambio de la creación de un fondo de 1.700 millones para compensar a aliados que consideran haber sido perjudicados por la administración Biden. Este fondo procedería del Treasury Department’s Judgment Fund, que normalmente se utiliza para resolver juicios contra el gobierno federal. Además, Trump podría recibir una disculpa pública por la filtración de sus declaraciones fiscales durante su primer mandato. Varios legisladores demócratas, como Jamie Raskin y Elizabeth Warren, han criticado duramente el acuerdo, calificándolo de acto sin precedentes de corrupción y desfalco, ya que Trump tendría autoridad para controlar los miembros de la comisión que administra el fondo sin transparencia en su funcionamiento. La demanda se centra en la filtración de impuestos por parte de un contratista del IRS, y la situación legal se complica por el hecho de que Trump controla indirectamente las instituciones implicadas. Los expertos señalan que de prosperar el acuerdo, Trump y sus entidades podrían recibir pagos millonarios con poca supervisión, lo que podría considerarse uno de los actos de apropiación indebida más grandes de la historia estadounidense.

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KillBait Noticias1d ago

Trump negocia un acuerdo millonario con el IRS para beneficiar a sus aliados políticos

📰 Título original: Trump expected to drop IRS suit in exchange for MAGA slush fund

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Trump negocia un acuerdo millonario con el IRS para beneficiar a sus aliados políticos

Según informes recientes, el expresidente estadounidense Donald Trump está cerca de retirar su demanda de 10.000 millones de dólares contra el Servicio de Impuestos Internos (IRS) a cambio de la creación de un fondo de 1.700 millones para compensar a aliados que consideran haber sido perjudicados por la administración Biden. Este fondo procedería del Treasury Department’s Judgment Fund, que normalmente se utiliza para resolver juicios contra el gobierno federal. Además, Trump podría recibir una disculpa pública por la filtración de sus declaraciones fiscales durante su primer mandato. Varios legisladores demócratas, como Jamie Raskin y Elizabeth Warren, han criticado duramente el acuerdo, calificándolo de acto sin precedentes de corrupción y desfalco, ya que Trump tendría autoridad para controlar los miembros de la comisión que administra el fondo sin transparencia en su funcionamiento. La demanda se centra en la filtración de impuestos por parte de un contratista del IRS, y la situación legal se complica por el hecho de que Trump controla indirectamente las instituciones implicadas. Los expertos señalan que de prosperar el acuerdo, Trump y sus entidades podrían recibir pagos millonarios con poca supervisión, lo que podría considerarse uno de los actos de apropiación indebida más grandes de la historia estadounidense.

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KillBait News2d ago

Legal Experts Question Trump's $10 Billion IRS Lawsuit and Proposed Settlement Fund

📰 Original title: 'Stinks to high heaven': Chris Hayes connects the dots on Trump's brazen slush fund

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Legal Experts Question Trump's $10 Billion IRS Lawsuit and Proposed Settlement Fund

A recent segment on MS NOW's 'All In' highlighted concerns over former President Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS. According to host Chris Hayes, the lawsuit could serve as a vehicle for what he described as a 'slow-motion heist in broad daylight' of taxpayer funds. Originally, Trump suggested that any money received from the lawsuit would go to charity, but reports indicate his actual plan involves gaining authority to distribute approximately $1.7 billion to individuals claiming harm by the Biden administration's alleged misuse of the legal system. Critics, including court-appointed legal experts, argue this arrangement resembles a slush fund favoring political allies. The presiding judge has expressed skepticism about the constitutionality of the lawsuit, citing concerns about the lack of adversarial balance, as Trump would both demand and control the funds. To address these concerns, the judge has recruited six independent legal experts to provide guidance. Court filings question whether the judge can legally block such a settlement and highlight potential constitutional violations. This case raises broader questions about the separation of powers, oversight of taxpayer money, and the legal mechanisms that prevent conflicts of interest in government-related lawsuits.

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