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Trump to Appeal Judge’s Ruling Denouncing I.R.S. Lawsuit as Exercise in Self-Dealing
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- President Trump's lawyers have filed an appeal and requested a pause on a judge's order questioning the legitimacy of a $1.8 billion fund and personal tax protections tied to a deal ending his lawsuit against the IRS.
- The legal move risks further straining Trump's relationship with Senate Republicans and complicates the confirmation process for his attorney general nominee, Todd Blanche.
- Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis have demanded changes to the tax deal and assurances that the $1.8 billion fund will be terminated before confirming Blanche.
- Trump has threatened to withdraw Blanche's nomination rather than concede to the senators' demands, emphasizing his continued support for the fund, which he claims compensates individuals, including January 6 Capitol rioters, who have been unfairly treated.
