DOJ Abandons $1.8 Billion Fund Amid Trump's Tax Enforcement Protection

The Department of Justice has permanently abandoned plans for a $1.8 billion anti-weaponization compensation fund related to a lawsuit by Donald Trump against the IRS. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed that Trump and his family remain protected from tax audits for returns filed before the recent out-of-court settlement. This protection, according to Rep. Rosa DeLauro, could equate to a potential tax liability of about $100 million for Trump. The DOJ has stated it will not relaunch the fund despite ongoing legal challenges. The decision impacts Trump's ability to face tax enforcement actions moving forward.