A federal judge has issued a ruling in the case concerning President Donald Trump's IRS settlement that contains severe criticism of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
The judicial rebuke arrives just days before Blanche is set to appear for his confirmation hearing, potentially complicating his path to a permanent role at the Department of Justice.
The ruling follows a temporary block issued by a federal judge on the implementation of the $1.
The judge described Blanche's defense of the administration's position as "disingenuous," marking a significant escalation in the legal and political scrutiny surrounding the executive branch's handling of the matter.
This judicial assessment undermines the administration's narrative that the legal challenges to the so-called "weaponization fund" are without merit.
The ruling follows a temporary block issued by a federal judge on the implementation of the $1.7 billion initiative, which critics have labeled a "lawfare" fund.
The temporary injunction has already cast doubt on the timeline and viability of the program, which aims to use IRS resources for political retribution against former officials and critics.