US judge scraps Trump's IRS settlement deal, says lawsuit sought to 'manipulate judicial process' | TheBriefWire
US judge scraps Trump's IRS settlement deal, says lawsuit sought to 'manipulate judicial process'
Published 13 July 2026 ยท politics
A federal judge voided President Trump's settlement with the IRS. The lawsuit was deemed an improper attempt to manipulate the judicial process. Sanctions and disciplinary
A federal judge voided President Trump's settlement with the IRS. The lawsuit was deemed an improper attempt to manipulate the judicial process. Sanctions and disciplinary actions were recommended against involved lawyers. The judge found the parties were not truly opposing each other. The Justice Department was criticized for its role in the settlement.