Trump IRS Suit Settlement and Fund for Allies

The U.S. Justice Department and Trump's legal team negotiate a settlement of Trump's IRS lawsuit, resulting in a $1.7B fund to compensate his allies.

January 2026

Jan 1, 2026

Trump sued IRS and Treasury for $10 billion

Donald Trump filed a lawsuit against the IRS and the Treasury Department. The suit sought $10 billion in damages. The lawsuit accused the agencies of failing to prevent a leak of the president’s tax information during his first term.

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April 2026

Apr 20, 2026

Trump's lawyers in talks with IRS on $10B lawsuit

Lawyers for Donald Trump are currently in talks with the IRS to resolve a $10 billion lawsuit. The suit relates to the leak of his tax information to news outlets between 2018 and 2020.

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May 2026

May 15, 2026

Trump expected to drop IRS lawsuit for fund

Donald Trump is expected to drop a $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service. This action is linked to the creation of a $1.7 billion fund for allies.

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May 18, 2026

Justice Department announces $1.7B fund for Trump allies

The Justice Department announced the creation of a $1.7 billion fund. This fund is designated to compensate allies of the Republican president. The announcement was made as part of a deal to resolve a lawsuit.

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May 18, 2026

Trump's lawyers disclose dismissal of IRS suit in federal court

Trump’s attorneys filed a document in federal court in Florida, disclosing the dismissal of the lawsuit. The lawsuit concerned the leak of Donald Trump's tax returns.

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May 18, 2026

DOJ confirms $1.776 Billion Fund for Allies

The Department of Justice confirmed creating a $1.776 billion fund. This fund is designated to send taxpayer money to individuals deemed 'victims of lawfare and weaponization.'

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May 18, 2026

Trump withdraws $10 Billion Lawsuit Against IRS

President Donald Trump withdrew a previously filed $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service. This action reportedly paved the way for the creation of the new compensation fund.

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May 18, 2026

Justice Department announces fund from Trump IRS settlement

The Justice Department announced the creation of a $1.776 billion fund. This fund is intended to compensate people who reportedly suffered from "weaponization and lawfare." The fund relates to a settlement between the Justice Department and President Trump regarding his suit against the Internal Revenue Service.

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May 18, 2026

Trump’s DOJ announces $1.7B fund for allies

The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a $1.776 billion fund. This fund is intended to pay allies who were 'unfairly' investigated by Democrats. The fund will be financed by taxpayers and managed by a five-member commission appointed by Trump’s ex-defense lawyer.

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May 19, 2026

Justice department barred IRS from auditing Trump's returns

The justice department added a provision barring the IRS from auditing Donald Trump’s tax returns. This addendum was signed by Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general.

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May 19, 2026

Justice Department creates $1.7 bln fund for allies

Donald Trump's Justice Department announced the creation of a $1.7 billion fund intended to compensate political allies prosecuted under the Biden administration. This fund is called the "Anti-Weaponization Fund."

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May 19, 2026

Trump lawsuit settlement with IRS announced

As part of the creation of the "Anti-Weaponization Fund," the Justice Department announced that Donald Trump was dropping a lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The original lawsuit sought $10 billion in damages following a tax returns leak.

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May 20, 2026

Officers sue to block payments from $1.776 billion fund

Two police officers sued in federal court to block payouts from a $1.776 billion settlement fund. The fund is intended for alleged victims of politically motivated prosecutions.

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May 20, 2026

Agreement creates $1.776bn fund to compensate president's allies

The justice department announced an agreement establishing a $1.776bn fund intended to compensate allies of the president. This announcement followed the signing of the addendum.

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May 22, 2026

Department of Justice announces "anti-weaponization" fund

The Department of Justice announced a fund aimed at individuals who claim to be victims of the justice system. This announcement was discussed following PBS News coverage.

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