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

In a significant legal rebuke, Judge Kathleen Williams accused President Donald Trump of using his office to manipulate the courts in an IRS case. She criticized his decision to drop a lawsuit seeking his tax returns and his directive to create a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund in what she deemed bad faith. This move highlights concerns over the potential for presidential power to interfere with judicial processes. The ruling underscores broader worries about the influence of high-ranking officials on the judiciary and the rule of law.