Trump settles IRS lawsuit, creates $1.776B anti-weaponization fund
The lawsuit against the IRS was resolved by the Trump administration without any financial obligation on Donald Trump's part. A fund amounting to $1.776 billion has been created to address claims of governmental targeting, named after the year of American independence, 1776. This settlement addresses accusations regarding the IRS's discrimination against conservative organizations and does not necessitate an admission of guilt from Trump. Managed by the DOJ, the fund will provide compensation to individuals and groups alleging government targeting, with claims expected to be accepted within 90 days. The DOJ announced the settlement, which does not influence ongoing legal issues involving Trump and was achieved after extensive negotiations, requiring no congressional consent and supervised by a special master.
Key facts
- Settlement requires no monetary payment from Donald Trump.
- Creates a $1.776 billion fund for claims of government targeting.
- Fund named after the year 1776, referencing American independence.
- Settlement resolves a 2017 lawsuit alleging IRS targeting of conservative groups.
- No admission of wrongdoing by Trump or the IRS.
- Fund administered by the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division.
- Fund overseen by a special master appointed by the Attorney General.
- Claims will be processed over the next decade.
Entities
Institutions
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- Department of Justice (DOJ)
- U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
- DOJ Civil Rights Division
Locations
- District of Columbia
- United States
Sources
- Quartz —