President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service has ended under the shadow of corruption: In exchange for dropping the case over leaked tax returns, the government will set aside money for Trump’s allies, all under his ultimate control and without independent oversight.
The $1.776 billion fund — an apparent nod to the nation’s founding — seems more about advancing political narratives than achieving justice. In fact, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche refused to rule out payouts to individuals who attacked Capitol Police officers on Jan. 6, 2021. Blanche also added an outright gift ...
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