WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Sen. Michael Bennet issued the following press release:
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a senior member of the Senate Finance Committee and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Taxation and IRS Oversight, took action this week to block President Trump's corrupt settlement with the Department of Justice (DOJ), including Trump's efforts to shield himself and his family from IRS scrutiny and the creation of an "Anti-Weaponization Fund" to reward his political allies.
"President Trump continues to undermine our institutions, weaponize the Justice Department for political purposes, and abuse taxpayer dollars to create a slush fund for his allies," said Bennet. "This is not just about stopping the mis...