Obama Judge Launches Investigation Into Trump Settlement with IRS A federal judge has launched an investigation into the Trump Administration’s settlement with the IRS, which established a $1.77 billion anti-weaponization fund. The inquiry, initiated by US District Judge Kathleen Williams, stems from allegations that President Trump used his lawsuit against the IRS as a pretext to secure the settlement for political allies. The investigation follows a request by former federal judges concerned about potential misconduct and abuse of the court system.

• A federal judge has launched an investigation into the Trump Administration’s settlement with the IRS.
• The settlement involved a $1.77 billion anti-weaponization fund.
• The investigation was requested by 35 former federal judges who suspect the lawsuit was a pretext for the settlement.
• US District Judge Kathleen Williams, an Obama appointee, is leading the inquiry.
• The probe aims to determine if the Trump Administration defrauded the court.
• The lawsuit was filed by President Trump, Eric Trump, Don Jr., and the Trump Org against the IRS for leaking tax returns.
• A former IRS contractor, Charles Littlejohn, was sentenced for unlawfully obtaining and disseminating tax details of a high-ranking official (Donald Trump) and affluent Americans.