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The US government has agreed to permanently halt certain tax-related investigations involving Donald Trump, according to newly released court documents tied to a major legal settlement.
The agreement is already sparking fierce political debate over whether the president and his business empire are receiving extraordinary protection from federal scrutiny, reports TV2 News.
Trump wins settlement
Documents published by the US Department of Justice show that federal authorities are now “forever barred and prevented” from pursuing claims connected to older tax filings involving Trump, his sons, and the Trump Organization.
According to AP and Politico, the protection covers tax returns filed before the settlement officially took effect earlier this week.
The agreement resolves Trump’s massive $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS and the US Treasury Department.
Trump had accused the agencies of failing to stop confidential tax records from being leaked to media outlets several years ago.
Tax leak battle
The lawsuit focused on the publication of Trump’s tax documents during 2019 and 2020, a controversy that fueled years of political and legal battles surrounding his finances.
Trump argued government officials failed to properly protect private taxpayer information.
Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, and the Trump Organization also joined the legal action.
The leaked records became one of the biggest financial scandals surrounding Trump during and after his presidency.
Massive new fund
As part of the wider agreement, the Trump administration also announced the creation of a nearly $1.8 billion compensation fund.
According to reports, the money is intended for allies of the president who claim they were unfairly investigated or targeted by government agencies.
Democrats immediately blasted the move, calling it corrupt and potentially unconstitutional.
Critics argue the settlement creates dangerous precedent by limiting future oversight involving a sitting president’s financial affairs.
Political firestorm
Supporters of Trump say the agreement corrects what they view as politically motivated abuses inside federal institutions.
Opponents, however, warn the deal could shield powerful political figures from accountability and weaken public trust in independent investigations.
The Justice Department has not issued detailed public comments beyond the release of the settlement documents.
The controversy is expected to fuel even more political clashes ahead of the next major election cycle.
Sources: TV 2 News, AP, Politico, US Department of Justice
