Adam Schiff 'This Is Easily The Most Corrupt Regime In US History' Amid Reported $10 Billion IRS Deal

On Saturday, Sen.

Adam Schiff (D-Calif) criticized President Donald Trump after a report alleged a possible deal involving a $10 billion IRS lawsuit withdrawal in exchange for a $1.7 billion taxpayer-funded compensation plan for Trump allies.

IRS Lawsuit Deal Sparks Political Firestorm Schiff posted on X, writing, "First, Donald Trump sues his own IRS to enrich himself.

He added, "Now he wants to use billions in taxpayer funds to compensate his allies, including thousands charged for the January 6 insurrection." Schiff continued, "This is easily the most corrupt regime in U.S. history." First, Donald Trump sues his own IRS to enrich himself.

Now he wants to use billions in taxpayer funds to compensate his allies, including thousands charged for the January 6 insurrection.This is easily the most corrupt regime in U.S. history. https://t.co/lD2ETb8dt3— Adam Schiff (@SenAdamSchiff) May 15, 2026 The White House and IRS did not immediately respond to Benzinga‘s request for comment.