# Trump Gets $1.8 Billion Payday With ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund As He Drops IRS Case

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Podcast: [Forbes Topline](https://stenobird.com/podcast/forbes-topline-6026943)
Published: 2026-05-18T20:30:00+00:00
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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

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