DOJ bars IRS from auditing Trump’s prior tax returns in settlement order signed by Blanche
The Justice Department has issued an order preventing the IRS from auditing President Trump's previous tax returns. This decision is part of a settlement agreement in the case Trump v. Internal Revenue Service. Additionally, an 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' has been established as part of the settlement terms.
- ▪Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed the order on May 19, 2026.
- ▪The order blocks the IRS from examining tax returns filed before the effective date of the settlement.
- ▪The settlement includes a $1.776 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' created by the Justice Department.
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Justice Department DOJ bars IRS from auditing Trump’s prior tax returns in settlement order signed by Blanche The order blocks the IRS from examining the president's prior tax returns and from pursuing pending claims against Trump, his family or his businesses By Jasmine Baehr Fox News Published May 19, 2026 5:49pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for May 19 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com.
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