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Trump DID NOT See This Coming...

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July 15, 2026

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Trump sued the IRS, an agency he controls, then his own Justice Department negotiated a so-called settlement that would create a $1.776 billion fund for people claiming they were “weaponized” against while shielding Trump and his family from future IRS scrutiny. U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams blasted the arrangement, saying it was never a real dispute, banning the parties from calling it a “settlement,” sanctioning lawyers, and sending the ruling to bar associations tied to Todd Blanche before his attorney general confirmation hearing. The whole case shows how Trump’s presidency keeps turning public power into private protection, with taxpayers left holding the bag. Ring of Fire's Josh G. discusses.

Axios, "Judge sanctions Trump's lawyers for IRS settlement, antiweaponization fund",

Forbes, "Judge Smacks Down Trump's IRS Settlement And Orders Sanctions",

CNN, "JudgeTrump sought to 'manipulate the judicial process' with his IRS lawsuit",

CBS News, "Judge rebukes Trump and DOJ over IRS lawsuit, refers lawyer for disciplinary proceedings",

AP via US News, "Judge Blasts Trump's IRS Lawsuit as Filed for 'Improper Purpose'",

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