How to Rob Taxpayers of $1.8 Billion Without Really Trying
Donald Trump has officially established a $1.776 billion settlement fund for his allies, bypassing traditional oversight mechanisms. This fund is designed to provide financial relief to those claiming they were victims of political weaponization. Critics argue that the structure of the fund lacks accountability and transparency.
- ▪The settlement fund was created as part of a deal to drop a $10 billion IRS lawsuit.
- ▪Once the funds are deposited, the U.S. government relinquishes all control and liability over them.
- ▪The fund's disbursement procedures and recipient identities can remain confidential, limiting public oversight.
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Morning ShotsHow to Rob Taxpayers of $1.8 Billion Without Really TryingStart by completely bypassing Congress and the Constitution.William Kristol, Andrew Egger, and Jim SwiftMay 19, 2026312ShareFor the second time in two months, Donald Trump is walking back maximalist threats against Iran by claiming another nation talked him out of an attack he was totally going to make. In a Truth Social post yesterday, Trump said that the Emir of Qatar, the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, and the president of the United Arab Emirates had asked him to “hold off on our planned Military attack on the Islamic Republic of Iran” in the hope that “a Deal will be made, which will be very acceptable to the United States of America, as well as all Countries in the Middle East, and beyond.” Hope springs eternal!…
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