Judge blasts Trump for using the presidency to ‘manipulate’ courts in IRS case

In a recent ruling, Federal Judge Kathleen Williams accused President Donald Trump of "acting in bad faith" by hastily withdrawing a tax return lawsuit and instructing his Cabinet to create a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund, which she saw as an attempt to manipulate the courts. This move highlights ongoing concerns about the use of presidential power to influence judicial proceedings. The judge's criticism underscores the broader implications for the integrity of the legal system when high-ranking officials are seen to be meddling with judicial processes.