Trump Still Protected From Tax Enforcement, But Anti-Weaponization Fund Is Dead, Blanche Says Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testified that the Department of Justice has permanently abandoned plans for a $1.8 billion anti-weaponization compensation fund. However, Trump, his family, and related business entities remain protected from tax audits and enforcement actions related to past tax returns as part of an out-of-court settlement. Blanche also confirmed an addendum bars the DOJ from prosecuting Trump and others for cases based on “Lawfare and/or Weaponization.”

• The DOJ has permanently abandoned its $1.8 billion anti-weaponization compensation fund.
• Donald Trump, his family, and business entities are protected from tax audits and enforcement actions for past tax returns.
• An addendum to the settlement prohibits the DOJ from prosecuting Trump and others for cases based on “Lawfare and/or Weaponization.”
• Critics, including Republican senators, opposed the fund due to lack of oversight and concerns about compensating individuals involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
• Rep. Rosa DeLauro criticized the addendum for granting tax immunity to the Trump family, a claim Blanche denied.
• DeLauro raised concerns about a potential conflict of interest due to Blanche’s prior defense work for Trump.
• Blanche stated that getting rid of past ongoing audits is typical in IRS settlements and the addendum is not forward-looking.