The Billion Dollar Slush Fund for 'Victims' of Lawfare The latest development in President Donald Trump's lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has all the makings of a classic Washington swamp story: a multi billion dollar settlement, a "victim's fund" with little transparency, and accusations of corruption.
The deal appears to be a win win for both sides – Trump gets his apology and a $1. 76 billion slush fund, while the IRS avoids a potentially costly court battle.
However, this settlement is more than just a routine dispute between two government agencies. It's a symptom of a broader issue: the weaponization of government power against its own citizens.