# The Justice Department gives Trump an unprecedented settlement

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Podcast: [Fresh Air](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fresh-air-214340)
Published: 2026-05-20T19:12:17+00:00
Episode link: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/20/nx-s1-5828865/the-justice-department-gives-trump-an-unprecedented-settlement
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## Resource

D.O.J. gave President 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. His book is 'Liar’s Kingdom: How to Stop Trump's Deceit and Save America' See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

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