UMVA has learned that a landmark lawsuit filed by President Trump against the IRS has resulted in a significant victory, with the government agreeing to establish a $1.776 billion fund to compensate victims of government persecution.
The lawsuit, filed in January 2026, claimed that the IRS had failed to secure Trump's confidential tax returns, which were leaked to media outlets by a former government contractor. The settlement establishes the "Anti-Weaponization Fund," a new government entity that will provide direct monetary relief to Americans who allege they were targeted, investigated, or prosecuted for political reasons.
According to information obtained by UMVA, the fund will be managed by a five-member commission and will operate as a claims center open to any American who believes they were persecuted by the government. The commission may also issue formal government apologies to claimants.
The fund's creation is a direct result of Trump's lawsuit against the U.S. Treasury and the IRS, which alleged that the government had failed to protect his private data and bore financial liability for the resulting harm to his family and business interests. Trump's attorneys and the DOJ reached a settlement establishing the fund, which will provide relief to those who were harmed by the government's actions.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that the fund's establishment is a significant development in the ongoing saga of the Russia investigation and the subsequent probes into Trump's campaign and presidency. The investigation, which was launched by the FBI in July 2016, was used to obtain Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) warrants against Trump campaign associates, authorize wiretaps, and sustain a politically damaging narrative that consumed Trump's first term in office.
The Russia-collusion investigation, codenamed Crossfire Hurricane, was launched without verified evidence and built on opposition-funded research that the FBI's own primary source described as rumor. The investigation resulted in no charges of conspiracy or collusion against Trump or any campaign official, despite causing years of reputational and financial damage to Trump, his family, and his associates.
Sources have confirmed to UMVA that the fund's creation is a major victory for Trump and his allies, who have long claimed that the government was weaponized against them. The fund's establishment provides a measure of accountability and relief for those who were harmed by the government's actions.
The commission overseeing the fund consists of four members appointed by the Attorney General and one chosen in consultation with congressional leadership, with all members removable by the president. The fund's financial reporting requires quarterly disclosures to the Attorney General, but unlike most federal compensation programs, there is no legal requirement to make recipient names, payout amounts, or decision criteria public.
Critics have argued that the fund's structure bypasses the transparency standards that normally govern the distribution of federal funds. However, supporters argue that because the money originated from a legally binding settlement, rather than a congressional appropriation, internal executive oversight is appropriate.
