DOJ addendum to Trump settlement bars IRS from auditing him and his family
The Justice Department has issued an addendum to a settlement that prevents the IRS from auditing President Donald Trump and his family. This addendum is part of a larger agreement that includes a significant compensation fund for those who claim they were unfairly targeted. Critics argue that this settlement raises concerns about the separation of powers.
- ▪The addendum bars the IRS from auditing Trump, his family, and their businesses.
- ▪The settlement includes a $1.776 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' for those alleging wrongful targeting.
- ▪Trump agreed to drop his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS as part of this settlement.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 3 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 1 right.
- ▪ DOJ's Trump-IRS settlement bans IRS from taking action against Trump over old tax returns — CBS News — Top
- ▪ DOJ bars IRS from auditing Trump’s prior tax returns in settlement order signed by Blanche — Fox News — Politics
- ▪ DOJ settlement prevents pending tax investigations of Trump and his family — Axios
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onDOJ addendum to Trump settlement bars IRS from auditing him and his familyCritics have said the settlement would violate the separation of powers.ByAlexander Mallin, Peter Charalambous, and Katherine FauldersMay 19, 2026, 4:50 PM1:53President Donald Trump speaks to the press near the construction site of his proposed ballroom at the White House in Washington, May 19, 2026.
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