# Judge: Trump Sought to “Manipulate the Judicial Process” with IRS Lawsuit

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Podcast: [CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cnn-newsnight-with-abby-phillip-6884376)
Published: 2026-07-14T03:42:00+00:00
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## Resource

A federal judge slams Trump’s IRS lawsuit and slush fund for his allies. A slap on the wrist for his attorneys, including the man tapped to be the next attorney general.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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