Thursday, May 21, 2026

More about that $1.776 billion "settlement" fund

 Trump’s Fund Shows Blanche Choosing Loyalty Over Moderation - The New York Times

Once seen by some as the most conventional of President Trump’s political appointees, Todd Blanche has taken off the gloves in his new role as acting attorney general.

How the $1.8 Billion Trump Fund May Violate Past Practice and Policy - The New York Times

The fund that could offer payouts to Trump allies who accuse the government of mistreatment is not only highly unusual but also appears to violate the administration’s own policies.

Trump’s Government Moves to Spare an Unhappy Taxpayer Named Trump - The New York Times

No president has ever used the federal government to advance his own personal interests and those of his family and allies as expansively and openly as Mr. Trump has.

The Justice Department gives Trump an unprecedented settlement : NPR

D.O.J. gave Trump and his family immunity from tax audits and set up a $1.8 billion fund for victims of "government weaponization." Former government lawyer Andrew Weissmann explains the settlement. Transcript.