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Trump Gets $1.8 Billion Payday With ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund As He Drops IRS Case
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- Forbes Topline
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- May 18, 2026
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- 265
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Summary
President Donald Trump voluntarily dropped his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS on Monday in exchange for a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund that is expected to pay out money to Jan. 6 rioters, a broadly controversial move that’s already drawn widespread outrage from Democrats and ethics experts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices