Trump Stumbles in Bible Reading + Possible IRS Settlement NEWS! | MAGA Mondays LIVE

The Bulwark25mMay 18, 2026

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In a chaotic and satirical live broadcast, Sam Stein and Will Summer dissect a wave of bizarre political developments, starting with the sudden dismissal of Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS—now rumored to involve a secret $1.7 billion settlement fund allegedly meant to compensate January 6th rioters. The hosts express outrage over the apparent corruption, questioning how such a fund could be created and who would control it, while mocking the idea of pardoned rioters receiving reparations. They then turn to Trump’s recent Bible reading, which was revealed to be a recycled recording from weeks prior, with the former president visibly struggling with the King James Bible’s archaic language—particularly misreading 'prosperously affected' as 'prosperously.' The hosts mock the performance and the broader cult-like reverence surrounding Trump, including evangelical claims that God chose him to build a grand ballroom. They also ridicule Kash Patel’s lavish travel as FBI director, including a VIP snorkeling trip at Pearl Harbor and a $50,000 concert box for George Strait, calling it a reckless misuse of power. The episode ends on a surreal note, teasing a bizarre story involving a threesome and a gory pet, underscoring the show’s blend of political satire and absurdist commentary.

Key Takeaways
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Trump dropped his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS, possibly in exchange for a secret $1.7 billion settlement fund for January 6th rioters.

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The IRS lawsuit was dismissed with no public details, raising concerns about potential corruption and lack of judicial oversight.

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Trump’s recent Bible reading was a recycled recording, with him misreading 'prosperously affected' and showing clear struggle with the King James Bible.

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Evangelical supporters claim God chose Trump to build a grand ballroom, framing it as divine destiny—despite no budget or construction progress.

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Kash Patel, FBI director, is under fire for lavish travel, including a VIP snorkeling trip at Pearl Harbor and a $50K concert box for George Strait.

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Chapters
0:00
2 min

Live Broadcast Chaos & Tech Troubles

The hosts open with a humorous acknowledgment of technical issues, internet instability, and a bunker broadcast setup, framing the chaos as part of the show’s authenticity.

2:00
3 min

IRS Lawsuit Dismissed: The $1.7 Billion Settlement Rumor

The notion that they'd just put aside $1.7 billion and then let Trump basically dole it out how he feels fit is insanely corrupt to a degree that I don't think people appreciate.

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5:00
4 min

Trump’s Botched Bible Reading: A Recycled Recording

It's literally, I mean, unless I'm missing something, he's wearing the exact same tie. He's reading the exact same verse from the King James Bible.

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9:00
4 min

Divine Justification for Trump’s Ballroom Project

God's great plan is for this ballroom to be constructed clearly. Do people realize how they sound when they do these things?

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13:00
4 min

Kash Patel’s Lavish Travel as FBI Director

It's like playing like a game of flag football in Arlington National Cemetery. It's just not a little gauche.

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High-Impact Quotes
The notion that they'd just put aside $1.7 billion and then let Trump basically dole it out how he feels fit is insanely corrupt to a degree that I don't think people appreciate.
Sam Stein6:17
Viral: 85.0
it to playing like a game of flag football in Arlington National Cemetery. It's just not a little gauche.
Sam Stein22:14
Viral: 80.0
It's literally, I mean, unless I'm missing something, he's wearing the exact same tie. He's reading the exact same verse from the King James Bible.
Will Summer9:59
Viral: 78.0
Speakers

Hosts

Sam SteinWill Summer
Topics Discussed
irs settlement90%january 6th rioters reparations88%trump bible reading85%kash patel travel82%white house ballroom80%fbi director ethics76%divine justification70%political satire65%
People & Brands

donald trump

person

18xNegative

irs

organization

12xNegative

kash patel

person

10xNegative

maga

organization

5xNegative

george strait

person

4xNeutral

pearl harbor

place

3xNegative

eric metaxas

person

3xNegative

rededicate 250

organization

2xNeutral

tucker carlson

person

2xNegative

jared

person

2xNeutral

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