DOJ Admits It Has Zero Records or Paper Trail for Trump's $1.8 Billion IRS Settlement
The DOJ admits it has no records for a $1.776 billion IRS settlement reached under Trump, raising concerns about transparency.Summary
The US Department of Justice has informed a watchdog group that it holds no records of a $1.776 billion Internal Revenue Service settlement reached during Donald Trump's presidency. The settlement, which concluded on May 18, 2026, involved Trump and the Trump Organization suing the IRS over leaked tax return information and established a vast 'anti‑weaponisation' fund. A one-page addendum signed by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated the United States was 'forever barred' from pursuing certain tax examinations tied to the plaintiffs' pre-settlement returns. The lack of documentation became apparent after Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) submitted a Freedom of Information Act request and was told the DOJ Civil Division could not locate the case in its system. Critics argue the deal, which reportedly included protections for Trump and his family, appears to shield them from future audits and lacks the standard paper trail expected for such a high-profile settlement.
(Source：International Business Times)