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Judge Declares Trump Slush Fund Settlement Unlawful

7/22/2026

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  • U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams ruled the settlement funding U.S. President Donald Trump’s alleged slush fund unlawful.
  • Williams said the parties—Trump’s IRS and his attorneys—were never at odds and that the suit sought to legitimize immunity for Trump-affiliated people while earmarking billions of taxpayer dollars for grievances.
  • Justice Department official Blanche declined to explain whether DOJ officials discussed payout talks with Jan. 6 convicts or whether granting Trump criminal immunity was appropriate.