Our Best Stuff on the ‘Weaponization’ Slush Fund
The article discusses a recent settlement involving President Donald Trump and the IRS, resulting in the creation of a fund aimed at compensating individuals affected by perceived government overreach. This fund, totaling $1.776 billion, is under Trump's control, despite stipulations that he and his family cannot directly benefit. The settlement has raised questions about legality and potential conflicts of interest, particularly regarding Trump's influence over IRS audits.
- ▪Trump settled a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS, leading to the establishment of a $1.776 billion fund.
- ▪The fund is intended to provide monetary relief to those who claim to have suffered from government 'weaponization'.
- ▪Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, a former personal lawyer for Trump, issued an addendum preventing the IRS from auditing Trump's past tax returns.
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Unlocked Dispatch Weekly Our Best Stuff on the ‘Weaponization’ Slush Fund The president settled a lawsuit against the IRS in return for a fund that could benefit January 6 protesters. Rachael Larimore / May 23, 2026 Loading US President Donald Trump speaks during an announcement with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on May 21, 2026. (Photo by Kent NISHIMURA / AFP via Getty Images) US President Donald Trump speaks during an announcement with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on May 21, 2026. (Photo by Kent NISHIMURA / AFP via Getty Images) Audio Turn any article into a podcast. Upgrade now to start listening.
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