The Art of the Deal
The recent dismissal of Donald Trump's lawsuit against the IRS has raised questions about the legitimacy of the case. The court noted that there was no actual case or controversy between Trump and the IRS, as he cannot sue an agency he controls. Trump's voluntary dismissal of the case has left many wondering about the reasons behind it and whether any settlement occurred.
- ▪Trump filed a lawsuit against the IRS seeking $10 billion in damages for alleged negligent conduct.
- ▪The court dismissed the case due to lack of jurisdiction, stating there was no actual case or controversy.
- ▪Trump's voluntary dismissal of the lawsuit has led to speculation about the reasons behind his withdrawal.
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| Publication time | Sat, 23 May 2026 15:47:11 +0000 |
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The Art of the Deal "Utterly stupid, morally wrong" David Post | 5.23.2026 11:47 AM Just when you think there is no further outrage that the President of the United States can perpetrate to top all of the preceding outrages, along comes the Great Settlement Agreement of 2026. Read it for yourself. It's only three pages long. It's titled "Settlement Agreement." It is, however, not a "Settlement Agreement" within the usual and ordinary meaning of that term. You can call a duck a goose, but it's still a duck. Let's review how we got here.
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