This is a historic and highly strategic agreement. Under an amendment approved by the Department of Justice, the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will never again be able to pursue Donald Trump, his family, or his businesses for any past tax evasion or back taxes.

This agreement ends a legal battle by sealing an unprecedented compromise between the American president and his own administration.

Total tax immunity for the Trump clan

The amendment, signed by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, grants the billionaire complete immunity. The text explicitly states that the United States "exonerates, exempts, and permanently discharges" the plaintiffs from any legal action related to past claims.

1. Who is protected? Donald Trump, his sons (Eric and Donald Jr), his extended family, as well as all of his trusts and businesses.
2. What is covered? All tax returns filed before the agreement was signed.

As a reminder, Donald Trump has always distinguished himself from his predecessors in the White House by refusing to release his tax returns. As direct financial compensation, the Trump family will receive only a formal apology from the government.

The barter: Lawsuit dropped against $1.8 billion compensation fund

This abandonment of the tax proceedings is the quid pro quo for a broader agreement reached the previous day. Donald Trump agreed to withdraw his lawsuit against the IRS — in which he was seeking $10 billion following the leak of his tax data during his first term (2017-2021).

In exchange, the Department of Justice approved the creation of an "anti-instrumentalization" compensation fund with nearly $1.8 billion in assets.

The stated goal of this fund: to "repair" the harm suffered by supporters of Donald Trump who were subject to legal proceedings under the presidency of Joe Biden.

An initiative under fire from critics

The announcement of this billion-dollar fund immediately ignited a firestorm on the political scene:

1. The Democratic opposition is condemning the creation of a "slush fund" directly intended to reward and retain the president's supporters.
2. The government's defense: Testifying before a Senate committee, Todd Blanche firmly rejected these accusations. According to him, this fund will not target only Republicans or those close to the government, but will be accessible to "anyone in this country" who believes they have been the victim of a politicized justice system.