Judge launches inquiry into Trump-IRS settlement that led to ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
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Source: Politico
Published: 2026-05-30 16:24 UTC+10:00
Section: Courts
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Crime & Justice, Europe, Justice, Law & Courts, Elections, US Politics, Crime & Justice
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A federal judge is demanding answers to allegations that President Donald Trump defrauded her court by filing a lawsuit against the IRS as a pretext to reach a settlement that resulted in a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund to make payouts to his political allies.
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