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Former judges accuse Trump of deceiving court with fraudulent ‘anti-weaponization’ settlement
President Donald Trump’s controversial $1.8 billion slush fund exists as a result of his suit against the IRS. But now 35 former federal judges say the creation of that fund demands a reinvestigation of Trump’s suit. “The Court was deceived,” say the bipartisan group of former judges. “Despite plai...
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What happenedA settlement was never brought before the court before the president dismissed his suit against the IRS, according to 35 former federal judges.
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Left / center-left'Deceived' judges demand investigation of Trump's lawsuit
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'Deceived' judges demand investigation of Trump's lawsuit
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President Donald Trump’s controversial $1.8 billion slush fund exists as a result of his suit against the IRS. But now 35 former federal judges say the creation of that fund demands a reinv...