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Trump Still Protected From Tax Enforcement, But Anti-Weaponization Fund Is Dead, Blanche Says
The DOJ's $1.8 billion fund faced strong criticism because it could have compensated people convicted of crimes related to the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol Riot.
TL;DR
- The DOJ has permanently abandoned its $1.8 billion anti-weaponization compensation fund.
- Donald Trump, his family, and business entities are protected from tax audits and enforcement actions for past tax returns.
- An addendum to the settlement prohibits the DOJ from prosecuting Trump and others for cases based on "Lawfare and/or Weaponization."
- Critics, including Republican senators, opposed the fund due to lack of oversight and concerns about compensating individuals involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
- Rep. Rosa DeLauro criticized the addendum for granting tax immunity to the Trump family, a claim Blanche denied.
- DeLauro raised concerns about a potential conflict of interest due to Blanche's prior defense work for Trump.
- Blanche stated that getting rid of past ongoing audits is typical in IRS settlements and the addendum is not forward-looking.