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10. MaddowBlog-Trump moves to withdraw $10 billion lawsuit against IRS amid reports of new 'slush fund'
Mon May 18, 2026, 12:25 PM
Yesterday

The president’s civil case against the IRS is likely over. What we don’t yet know is what kind of deal precipitated the withdrawal.

A year ago, Trump endorsed a “compensation fund” for Jan. 6 rioters, though it wasn’t clear where he expected to get the money.

Now we know: He’d get it from us, in the form of a settlement agreement that results in a giant pool of money his team could use to reward his allies without oversight.

Steve Benen (@stevebenen.com) 2026-05-15T17:42:13.603Z

https://www.ms.now/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/trump-moves-to-withdraw-10-billion-lawsuit-irs-slush-fund-reports

In recent weeks, there’s been ample reporting from multiple news organizations that Donald Trump was preparing to withdraw his $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service. We now know those reports were true.

In a court filing made official on Monday morning, the president’s lawyers said their clients, including Trump, his family business and two of his adult sons, are voluntarily dismissing their civil suit.

The court filing, however, did not refer to or disclose any details about a potential settlement with the administration.....

The fund, which would have little oversight, was immediately condemned by congressional Democrats and legal experts as a “slush fund” that would be used to benefit the president’s political allies, including Jan. 6 rioters. These concerns led 93 Democratic lawmakers to file a brief with the judge in this case, arguing Trump is working to “undermine the Constitution” by seeking a settlement from the IRS.

A spokesperson for Trump’s legal team told ABC News last week, “The IRS wrongly allowed a rogue, politically-motivated employee to leak private and confidential information about President Trump, his family, and the Trump Organization to the New York Times, ProPublica and other left-wing news outlets, which was then illegally released to millions of people. President Trump continues to hold those who wrong America and Americans accountable.”

I have been following this "case" and I believe that the so-called lawsuit was void due to a lack of jurisdiction and due to statute of limitations. The federal court hearing the case had amicus briefs filed last week that all take the position that there was no "case or controversy." Without a valid lawsuit, I doubt that this settlement will hold up.

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whiskey tango alpha foxtrot keroro gunsou Yesterday #1
So, not only did he incite these criminals to johnnyfins Yesterday #2
Let the lawsuits commence..... Lovie777 Yesterday #3
It should take at least as long for Trump to get his $1.7B as it'll take E. Jean Carroll to receive her money. sop Yesterday #17
I love how this has galvanized the Resistance. Kid Berwyn Yesterday #4
"Where are our leaders? Not voicing ANYTHING makes voters think "It's OK."" BumRushDaShow Yesterday #7
Thanks for the links! Kid Berwyn Yesterday #9
He is the Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee BumRushDaShow Yesterday #26
Oh, I think she's TOPS! I supported Sen. Warren for President. Twice. Kid Berwyn Yesterday #27
I'm Sure That... GB_RN Yesterday #5
And where is this money going to come from? Doesn't Congress have to approve something like this? Ray Bruns Yesterday #6
Hopefully this can be challenged in Court and blocked. cstanleytech Yesterday #8
MaddowBlog-Trump moves to withdraw $10 billion lawsuit against IRS amid reports of new 'slush fund' LetMyPeopleVote Yesterday #10
Well lookie there UpInArms Yesterday #11
"Crisis Actors" Kid Berwyn Yesterday #16
I didn't think I could despise these people any more than I already do. NoSheep Yesterday #12
Dems have got to vocally respond to this outrage and fight it tooth and nail. We know the GOP D. Spaulding Yesterday #13
How to define the "class" to exclude us? Tben Yesterday #28
Wow! Trump is really a master dealmaker; he negotiated himself down from $10B to $1.7B, saving us $8.3B. sop Yesterday #14
Here is the DOJ release on this "settlement" LetMyPeopleVote Yesterday #15
Funny how the DOJ is under the control of TFG's personal attorney UpInArms Yesterday #18
The danger here cannot be overstated. orangecrush Yesterday #20
We are now officially a kleptocracy orangecrush Yesterday #19
What a batch of BULSHIT............. republianmushroom Yesterday #21
Yup as essentially he ordered his employees to give him taxpayer money. cstanleytech Yesterday #22
Traitor payments CanonRay Yesterday #23
Somehow, get on record everyone that allows this BULLSHIT to happen. bluestarone Yesterday #24
He claims Biden weaponized the justice department ? What does he call his persecution of Comey, Brennan for doing ChicagoTeamster Yesterday #25
Trump Can't Be on Both Sides of IRS Settlement, Democrats Say LetMyPeopleVote Yesterday #29
Both men in charge at the IRS and the DOJ are "acting heads," neither have been confirmed, and both are Trump stooges. sop Yesterday #32
If that's what this fund truly is, then Democrats that the DOJ attacked at the behest of Trump should get their share. patphil Yesterday #30
This is an OUTRAGE! EndlessMaze Yesterday #31
From a fellow CONVICT! dickthegrouch Yesterday #33
Only in Trumps USA!!-Taxpayers paying Rioters who hurt our Capitol police and damaged the Capitol!! riversedge Yesterday #34
Does the DOJ have a fat bank account? CoopersDad Yesterday #35
Did I tell y'all about my friend who lost his job? He was an administrator of a company that employed Scrivener7 Yesterday #36
Judge is taking the position that the lawsuit does not include any settlement LetMyPeopleVote 23 hrs ago #37
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