Republicans Will ‘Try To Kill’ Trump’s $1.8 Billion IRS Settlement Fund, GOP Lawmaker Says
Republicans are planning to oppose a new $1.8 billion IRS settlement fund intended for allies of former President Trump. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick stated that they will explore legislative options to prevent compensation for those who feel targeted by the government. This comes amid Trump's threats against lawmakers who oppose him, highlighting tensions within the party.
- ▪Republicans are considering ways to prevent allies of Trump from accessing a new $1.8 billion taxpayer fund.
- ▪Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick indicated that they will write a letter to the attorney general's office regarding the fund.
- ▪Multiple Republican lawmakers have criticized the fund, which was established as part of a settlement in Trump's lawsuit against the IRS.
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BreakingBusinessRepublicans Will ‘Try To Kill’ Trump’s $1.8 Billion IRS Settlement Fund, GOP Lawmaker SaysBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorMay 20, 2026, 02:39pm EDTMay 20, 2026, 02:41pm EDTToplineRepublicans are considering legislative solutions to prevent allies of President Donald Trump who believe they were unfairly targeted by the government in the past from seeking compensation from a new $1.8 billion taxpayer fund. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., testifies during the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs hearing titled "The Abduction of Ukrainian Children by the Russian Federation," in Dirksen building on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
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