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.

Democrats Slam Trump Over $1.7 Billion IRS Settlement Plan

Sen. Patty Murray accused Trump of “blatant corruption,” alleging he sought to use taxpayer money to benefit his allies and urging Congress to oppose what she called a “corrupt heist.”

This would be blatant corruption. Trump wants to steal from American taxpayers to pay off his friends and political allies.

Every Member of Congress had better oppose this corrupt heist. https://t.co/UOCY4RmspH

— Senator Patty Murray (@PattyMurray) May 15, 2026

Rep. Greg Casar also criticized the reported plan, saying Trump was seeking $1.7 billion in taxpayer funds for Jan. 6 rioters and political allies while Americans face health care challenges, calling him “the most corrupt president in history.”

Every American should hear about this story.

As millions lose health care, Trump is demanding $1.7 billion in taxpayer dollars for Jan. 6 rioters and other allies.

The most corrupt president in history, and you’re paying the price. https://t.co/VieCJ0Fqd9

— Congressman Greg Casar (@RepCasar) May 15, 2026

Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) separately condemned reports of a potential $1.7 billion settlement tied to Trump’s IRS lawsuit, calling it “among the most corrupt acts in American political history.”

The proposal reportedly involved compensation linked to claims of political targeting following Trump’s lawsuit over the 2019 disclosure of his tax returns.

Trump IRS Lawsuit Report

President Trump was expected to drop a $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service in a reported arrangement that included a proposed $1.7 billion compensation fund for allies who claimed they were targeted by the Biden administration.

The fund could have included individuals charged in connection with the Jan. 6 Capitol attack and entities linked to Trump.

The deal was still being finalized and had not been officially announced at the time of the report.

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