Order of Rescission and statement addressing the May 19 release

Reporting cited here

1. documented

   DOJ announced that the fund would receive $1.776 billion from the Treasury Judgment Fund. This was an announced funding commitment; DOJ's August 2 rescission later stated that no funds had been transferred and no claims had been paid.

   PDF page 1, paragraph B, no transfers and no claims paid

   Trump's IRS settlement commits DOJ to an anti-weaponization fund · Historical settlement commitment; fund-establishing order rescinded August 2

2. 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.

   PDF page 2, final two paragraphs, DOJ interpretation of the May 19 release

   Blanche signs broad release of tax claims against Trump and affiliates · Release issued; scope and constitutional validity challenged

3. documented

   On August 2, 2026, Todd Blanche rescinded the May 18 order establishing the anti-weaponization fund associated with Trump's IRS settlement. The order says no members were appointed, no funds transferred and no claims paid. An accompanying DOJ statement maintained that the separate May 19 release operated retroactively and only affected the named lawsuit parties.

   PDF page 1, paragraphs A–B; PDF page 2, statement addressing the May 19 release

   DOJ rescinds the fund order while defending Trump's tax release · Fund order rescinded; DOJ issued its interpretation of the separate release