@davejorgenson: President Trump dropped his IRS lawsuit after they agreed to create a $1.776 billion fund … which will be distributed by a panel of people Trump manages. President Trump and the Justice Department reached a $1.7 billion settlement in the president's lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service and Treasury Department over the leak of his tax returns, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced Monday. The Justice Department said that Mr. Trump and the other plaintiffs in the suit — two of his sons and the Trump Organization — will receive a formal apology but "no monetary payment or damages of any kind." Instead, a $1.776 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund" will be created at Blanche's direction to "provide a systematic process to hear and redress claims of others who suffered weaponization and lawfare." The announcement came hours after court filings indicated a settlement had been reached. Mr. Trump had accused the agencies of unlawfully allowing a government contractor to leak his tax returns and those of his sons and company. The lawsuit, initially seeking $10 billion, was filed in Miami federal court in January in Mr. Trump's personal capacity, and alleged the government mishandled his tax returns, leading to their improper disclosure to media outlets in 2020. Mr. Trump's sons, Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., and the Trump Organization are also plaintiffs in the suit.  Mr. Trump and his legal team also agreed to drop their administrative claims against the Justice Department after he asked the government to pay him about $230 million to settle two federal damage claims over investigations targeting him during both his first administration and the Biden administration, the department said. Caption from article by Jacob Rosen, CBS News.

missykitty583 :

I like your stuff but this story is still too depressing.

Dave Jorgenson 🕺 :

still happy for Shakira though

I’m not da Brad you think I am :

Wait…I can sue the IRS?

jcharlesl53 :

Trump having 500s and 100s, his lawyer having 50s and 20s, and you having 10s, 5s and 1s is such a good touch!

Amanda :

Dave I’M SO TIRED

dakotadove.com :

don’t forget the settlement also includes that the usa loses the right to sue trump or any of his businesses in the future

Stinkyjoen. :

So basically we’re all just getting screwed.

Abi :

taylol :

I had to turn off the radio when I heard this today. Lemme tell you it’s a strange time to be an ethics professional…

Diana :

look my period started today i cant deal with this

Chick702 :

If you can’t sue yourself, you shouldn’t be able to settle with yourself.

Nick :

It all sounds like a fever dream

Rik de Vries :

sounds like corruption

Taz :

You forgot to mention the release of claims where the IRS and the Treasury Department are "FOREVER BARRED and PRECLUDED" from "prosecuting or pursuing, any and all claims" against Trump and affiliates.

jade :

shakira is that you

The Unreasonable Man :

I actually couldn't watch this all the way through because of how angry the subject makes me.

Jae 🖤🩶🤍💜 :

The long tie on the table is a nice touch.

R a c h e l :

I’m so angry that I’m just exhausted. Exhaustedly angry.

user8108753469467 :

i am not happy for shakira

Loor :

This situation is sad

DaBooty :

Just a big ole cash grab

Tony :

I dont like the guy, but this video is disingenuous

ABWordy :

Can we sue Trump for our tax money?

•_• 🆘️🇺🇲 :

I hate this timeline so much

Nickname :

there is still words on those cards.