Trump's IRS settlement tried to 'manipulate' court, judge says
A judge ruled Donald Trump's IRS settlement attempted to manipulate the judicial process. District Judge Kathleen Williams stated Trump’s actions constituted self-dealing, describing the lawsuit as an effort to legitimize an agreement granting him tax audit immunity and allocating $1.776 billion for alleged government abuse. The settlement sparked widespread accusations of corruption and legal impropriety.
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Published 14 Jul 2026, 05:18 UTC · Updated 14 Jul 2026, 05:30 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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