r/moderatepolitics • u/ilikedomos • 20h ago

News Article Trump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund, AP source says, as Justice Department temporarily pauses it

https://apnews.com/article/trump-justice-fund-jan6-capitol-riot-39b193211349b42e6218c5a1007785c9
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u/nickman7896 The Remnant 19h ago

It doesn't change the settlement itself where he basically gave a civil pardon to himself and his family. Seems like this part is less talked about but just as if not more outrageous.

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u/ChipperHippo Classical Liberal 19h ago

Not just a pardon, but a de facto exemption from having to follow US tax law.

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u/Xanto97 Elephant and the Rider 16h ago

To be clear, they do need to pay taxes in the future. Supposedly.

They just can’t be audited for past years