# Trump Settles Tax Dispute, Gains Apology

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Podcast: [Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/durham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569659)
Published: 2026-05-20T15:24:04+00:00
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U.S. Government Drops Tax Claims Against Trump, Establishes Anti-Weaponization Fund The U.S. government has officially dropped all tax claims against Donald Trump, his sons, and the Trump Organization, as part of a settlement to resolve a massive lawsuit Trump filed against the IRS. The government will not prosecute any current tax issues for them in the future. The settlement comes with the creation of a new fund, worth nearly $1.8 billion, called the Anti-Weaponization Fund. This fund aims to compensate individuals who believe they have been unfairly investigated or prosecuted, particularly for political reasons. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche described the fund as a way for victims of lawfare to seek justice. Trump will not receive any money from the fund, but he will receive a formal apology from the U.S. government. This development is significant as it resolves a major lawsuit and establishes a new fund for those claiming political persecution, marking a significant shift in how these disputes are handled. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/144288ab89d0b455

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