Trump’s $1.7B anti-lawfare fund: Letters to the Editor — May 26, 2026
President Trump has established a $1.7 billion fund to compensate victims of alleged government weaponization after dropping his lawsuit against the IRS. Critics argue that using taxpayer money to pay individuals convicted of crimes is a significant abuse of power. Many readers express their disapproval of Trump's actions, calling for accountability and change.
- ▪Trump agreed to drop his lawsuit against the IRS in exchange for a compensation fund.
- ▪The fund is intended to assist victims of alleged government weaponization.
- ▪Critics claim that using taxpayer money for this purpose is corrupt and unjust.
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Opinion letters to the editor Trump’s $1.7B anti-lawfare fund: Letters to the Editor — May 26, 2026 By Post readers Published May 25, 2026, 9:30 a.m. ET President Trump agreed to drop his lawsuit against the IRS in exchange for the establishment of a fund to compensate victims of alleged government weaponization. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The Issue: President Trump using his $1.7 billion IRS settlement fund to compensate “victims of lawfare.” Finally, the right sees the wrongs that President Trump is committing (“Isn’t ‘fund’ & games,” May 20). Imagine using taxpayer money to pay people convicted in a court of law for fighting for you, who you’ve already pardoned.
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