Yes, Trump’s Disgraceful IRS Settlement is Real
Trump has established a $1.776 billion settlement fund aimed at supporting January 6 defendants and allies. The deal was expedited to evade judicial review, raising concerns about its implications for taxpayer money. As midterm elections approach, Republicans may find themselves in a difficult position defending these payouts.
- ▪Trump's new settlement fund is labeled as an 'anti-weaponization' initiative.
- ▪The administration rushed the settlement to avoid judicial scrutiny.
- ▪Congress is unlikely to intervene against the fund.
- ▪Republicans may face political challenges in defending payouts to convicted rioters.
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Playback speed×Share postShare post at current timeShare from 0:000:00/PreviewYes, Trump’s Disgraceful IRS Settlement is RealAndrew Egger and Joe PerticoneMay 18, 2026∙ PaidShareAndrew Egger and Joe Perticone give their takes on Trump’s shocking new $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” settlement fund, a scheme that could funnel taxpayer money to January 6 defendants and other Trump allies. They explain how the administration rushed the deal to avoid judicial scrutiny, why Congress likely won’t stop it, and how Republicans could end up politically trapped ahead of a tough midterm season defending payouts to convicted rioters.Leave a commentAs always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment.
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