Trump’s $1.776 billion settlement fund is ripe for abuse

Source: USA Today
by Dace Potas

“This is a fund with no congressional oversight resolving grievances outside the normal judicial process. Everyone involved in its creation ultimately works for Trump, either in his capacity as president or as a private citizen. Despite the Justice Department’s claims otherwise, it is difficult to imagine this becoming anything other than a partisan mess. Even if Trump or members of his family never directly receive money from the fund, it is impossible to separate his interests from the arrangement.” (05/21/26)

https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2026/05/21/trump-irs-settlement-fund-doj-lawfare/90162669007/