Judge reopens Trump’s IRS suit to examine $1.8bn settlement with justice department
A federal judge has reopened Donald Trump's lawsuit against the IRS to investigate a controversial $1.8 billion settlement. The judge's decision follows allegations of collusion and fraud regarding the settlement, which has drawn criticism from various lawmakers. The inquiry may involve testimonies from justice department officials, including the acting attorney general.
- ▪The lawsuit was initially dropped by Trump but has been revived due to concerns over the settlement's legitimacy.
- ▪A bipartisan group of former federal judges urged the court to examine the settlement, citing potential manipulation of the judicial system.
- ▪The settlement includes a provision that bars the IRS from auditing Trump family members, raising questions about its legality.
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The acting attorney general, Todd Blanche, might be brought to court to testify about the settlement with the IRS. Photograph: Win McNamee/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenThe acting attorney general, Todd Blanche, might be brought to court to testify about the settlement with the IRS. Photograph: Win McNamee/Getty ImagesDonald TrumpJudge reopens Trump’s IRS suit to examine $1.8bn settlement with justice departmentInvestigation to establish whether ‘anti-weaponization’ fund is ‘product of collusion and itself a fraud’Edward HelmoreSat 30 May 2026 15.23 EDTLast modified on Sat 30 May 2026 15.25 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA federal judge has reopened Donald Trump’s $10bn case against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), after receiving a third-party motion asserting that the…
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