Former federal prosecutor Andrew Weissmann, who previously served as a senior deputy on Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s team, has raised concerns about whether President Donald Trump could face criminal liability related to a controversial $1.776 billion fund tied to a settlement with the IRS.

In remarks made during a recent media appearance, Weissmann suggested that the arrangement may fall outside the scope of presidential immunity established by the Supreme Court’s 2024 ruling in Trump v.United States, which protects presidents from prosecution for official acts.

Weissmann argued that the creation and use of the fund may constitute a personal act rather than an official presidential action, which would make immunity inapplicable.

He emphasized that if the conduct is proven to be entirely personal, then both Trump and any individuals who assisted could potentially face legal consequences.

The fund originated from a settlement linked to a lawsuit Trump filed against the IRS, initially valued at $10 billion, which critics say lacked legal merit due to procedural issues and expired filing deadlines.Weissmann asserted that the underlying claim had no valid financial basis and described the resulting payout structure as effectively unlawful.

The former prosecutor further compared the arrangement to theft of public resources, arguing that if the settlement was improperly constructed, it could amount to misuse of government funds.The controversy has drawn bipartisan criticism, with some lawmakers questioning the legitimacy of the deal.Weissmann also suggested that the immunity ruling would not protect actions deemed personal or financially self-interested.

The discussion highlights ongoing legal and political debate over the limits of presidential immunity and potential accountability for financial arrangements linked to high-level officials.