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Former Federal Judges File Lawsuit Against Trump's $1.7 Billion Fund

28 Mayıs 2026The Guardian

A bipartisan group of 35 former federal judges has filed a lawsuit to challenge Donald Trump's proposed $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization fund', alleging it constitutes a 'fraud on the court'. The fund is intended to support Trump's political allies using taxpayer dollars.
This legal action seeks to reopen a previous case involving the IRS and the unauthorized disclosure of Trump's tax information.
The lawsuit emerges in a politically charged environment where the implications of government funding for political allies are being scrutinized. The previous case against the IRS, which involved the leaking of Trump's tax information by a whistleblower, adds a layer of complexity to the current legal proceedings.
The involvement of former judges in this lawsuit highlights a growing concern over the potential misuse of taxpayer funds for political purposes. This legal challenge not only questions the integrity of the proposed fund but also reflects broader anxieties regarding accountability and transparency in government deal…

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