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

In a scathing ruling, Federal Judge Kathleen Williams accused President Donald Trump of "acting in bad faith" by abruptly ending a tax return lawsuit and pushing for a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund. The judge criticized Trump for allegedly using his presidency to manipulate the courts in a case involving the IRS. This move highlights ongoing concerns about the potential misuse of presidential power to influence judicial processes and raises questions about accountability and the separation of powers in American governance.