WTF?! New DOJ document says US govt is now prohibited from pursuing tax claims against Trump or his family in the future

[highplainsdem]

And then there's this:

The settlement gets sweeter for Team Trump

In a newly-posted, one-page document, the Justice Dept details that it is now prohibited from pursuing tax claims against Trump or his family in the future

Signed by Todd Blanche

— Scott MacFarlane (@macfarlanenews.bsky.social) 2026-05-19T19:09:08.754Z

[Fiendish Thingy]

1. That doc goes straight into the shredder on January 20, 2029

Trump can refile his $10 billion lawsuit, and Blanche can go to prison.

[bluestarone]

24. My question, Could Blanche, at the last day or minute

Reverse his decision, then NOT be able to be charged with anything? Is that possible? The damage will be there until like January of 2029

[Johonny]

2. If this doesnt get Blanche disbarred...

This is just open corruption. His client is both sides of the case agreeing to ignore obvious crimes.

[Attilatheblond]

3. Blanche is WAY TOO desperate to get Trump's official nomination of him for AG

Must be a pretty awful lawyer if he's so desperate for a job.

[BootinUp]

4. Pardoning oneself. Nt

[CTyankee]

5. This doesn't surprise me...

[Lovie777]

6. Illegal.....

and bullshit.

Sue them, they are not above the law.

[enough]

8. One family is above the law.

[Ziggysmom]

9. Doesn't the Constitution say equal protection? So I'm immune from audits,too!

The 14th Amendment (1868): This amendment ensures "equal protection of the laws" for all citizens and states that no person can be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process.The 5th Amendment (1791): This amendment applies similar due process protections to the federal government. 

[malaise]

10. Hmmmmmmmm

NO words

[FHRRK1]

11. I suggest we all go change our last name to Trump

And stop paying income taxes.

[canetoad]

12. Is this worth

The paper it's printed on after he leaves office?

[newdeal2]

14. Nope

Not as far as I can tell. Not sure what courts will say about this in particular, but DOJ memos are not permanent. A future admin should be able to ignore it.

[mcar]

13. Outrageous!

[spanone]

15. WE ARE UNDER A DICTATORSHIP

[allegorical oracle]

16. Love these future "forever" benefits -- What's next? Blanche will decree that

Trump or a Trump family member will be POTUS in perpetuity?

[crazylikafox]

18. Probably

Will be part of Blanche’s permanent job audition

[Ms. Toad]

17. This is standard language in settlement agreements -

It does not prevent future audits, etc., for anything May 18, 2026 or later. It just finally resolves everything which occurred before the settlement date. If settlement clauses didn't contain this language, one or the other sides could be holding knowledge they are not disclosing to the other, agree to settle, then turn around and sue again.

The key phrase is "as of the effective date of the the settlement agreement." Anything after that is fair game.

(I do still believe that this isn't a legally valid settlement agreement - the judgment order dismissing the case (absolute and with prejudice) does not mention the settlement agreement, so I'm still not clear there is a legal basis for the settlement agreement. But as to the no audits, etc. for past actions, that is absolutely standard. I would never advise any of my clients to sign an agreement resolving a disputed matter without a similar clause.)

[a kennedy]

19. Exactly, WTAF?????

🤬 🤬 🤬 🤬 🤬

[Bettie]

20. SO, they just plan on never paying taxes again

for any reason.

Fucking thieves.

[Emile]

21. They don't pay taxes, they steal tax dollars.

[FBaggins]

22. Oh Good!

So he can release his tax returns now

[Bayard]

23. Total bullshit!!

Now he wants immunity for the rest of his wretched life? Remember the old saying--Nothing is certain but death and taxes? I wish him both, and right soon.