Treasury Department attorney quits after $1.8billion slush fund unveiled

Donald Trump's lead attorney at the Treasury Department stepped down hours after the administration unveiled a $1.8 billion fund to pay the President's political allies.

Trump settled a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the IRS in exchange for the creation of a fund to funnel taxpayer money to victims of 'lawfare', including January 6 rioters. Democrats are calling it the most corrupt presidential act in history.

Brian Morrissey, who was confirmed as the Treasury's general counsel just seven months ago, tendered his resignation within hours of the fund's creation.

His departure appears to coincide with Trump's settlement. In his resignation letter, however, Morrissey thanked the President and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, saying he was grateful to have worked in the administration, according to the New York Times.

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