A Pardon on Steroids

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May 19, 2026

Department of Justice announces $1.776 billion
“Anti-Weaponization Fund," Administration continues to blame
others for actions that they themselves are doing, The fund is
not part of a legal settlement of Trump’s case against the IRS,
which Trump has withdrawn, But Trump has reached an agreement
with the DOJ, giving him full control of the fund, Trump
loyalists are looking to compensate participants in the January 6
insurrection, The agreement was then amended to add a blanket
promise to stop all IRS audits of Trump, his sons, and the Trump
Organization, Described as a "pardon on steroids,” it appears
intended to stop the government from convicting Trump of tax
evasion, Meanwhile, Trump held a press conference to talk about
the White House ballroom.

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