Blanche signs broad release of tax claims against Trump and affiliates
Reporting and findings
- documented
On May 19, 2026, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an order releasing government claims against the Trump v. IRS plaintiffs and related or affiliated people and entities. Paragraph C includes examinations and tax returns filed before the settlement's May 18 effective date. DOJ later stated that it interprets the release as retroactive and limited to the named parties.
- U.S. Department of Justice: Order of Rescission and statement addressing the May 19 releasePDF page 2, final two paragraphs, DOJ interpretation of the May 19 release
- U.S. Department of Justice: Acting Attorney General's May 19, 2026 order releasing claims in Trump v. IRSOne-page May 19 order, paragraphs A–C and signature; paragraph C's effective-date and tax-return language
Summary and current status
Release issued; scope and constitutional validity challenged
People and organizations
- Donald J. TrumpNamed plaintiff covered by the government's release
- Trump IRS settlement and tax-immunity ordersSettlement and orders addressed by this record
Relationships in this file
- Donald J. TrumpNamed plaintiff covered by the May 19 release of government claimsTrump IRS settlement and tax-immunity orders