Overview
- President Trump dismissed his $10 billion IRS suit as the Justice Department, in a Monday announcement, created a $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund and said he will get a formal apology but no payout.
- A five-member commission appointed by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will run the fund, with one member chosen in consultation with congressional leaders and members removable by the president.
- Blanche’s memo directs Treasury to move the money within 60 days, requires quarterly reports to the attorney general, and sets a Dec. 15, 2028 cutoff with unused funds returning to the government.
- In Senate testimony Tuesday, Blanche released an addendum barring the IRS from pursuing back tax claims against Trump, his family, or his companies.
- Eligibility is open to anyone claiming unfair prosecution, potentially including January 6 defendants, as nearly 100 House Democrats move to challenge the plan and critics warn the Judgment Fund route gives the executive branch sweeping discretion.