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Judge Blocks $1.8 B Trump Audit-Immunity Settlement

8/11/2026

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National Treasury Employees Union joined a lawsuit challenging U.S. President Donald Trump’s tax-audit immunity.
Attorney General Todd Blanche’s settlement shields Trump, his sons and Trump organization from IRS audits, creates a $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies, including Jan. 6 rioters, which a judge blocked.
A judge said the order directly contravenes the law and noted that Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) and another Republican voted against Blanche’s confirmation because of the audit-shield.

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National Treasury Employees Union joined a lawsuit challenging U.S. President Donald Trump’s tax-audit immunity.
Attorney General Todd Blanche’s settlement shields Trump, his sons and Trump organization from IRS audits, creates a $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies, including Jan. 6 rioters, which a judge blocked.
A judge said the order directly contravenes the law and noted that Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) and another Republican voted against Blanche’s confirmation because of the audit-shield.