President Donald Trump is facing backlash from Democratic lawmakers over reports that his administration may settle his lawsuit against the IRS through a controversial $1.7 billion compensation.
Democrats Accuse Trump Of Weaponizing Public Funds For Political Gain
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) condemned the potential deal, calling it "among the most corrupt acts in American political history," CNBC reported on Friday.
"This lawsuit has never been anything more than a shakedown of the American people by a crook president and his crook lawyers," Wyden said.
The proposed settlement stems from Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Department over the 2019 disclosure of his tax returns.
