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Former IRS officials call for judge to scrutinize Trump's 'breathtakingly improper' immunity from audits
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Key Points:
- A group of former IRS and DOJ officials has asked a federal judge to scrutinize a controversial deal granting President Trump and his family immunity from past tax audits, calling the agreement "unprecedented and breathtakingly improper."
- The deal resolved Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over leaked tax documents, with the immunity provision barring the DOJ from pursuing any claims related to Trump, his family, or affiliated entities.
- The officials argue the immunity violates tax code provisions and the Domestic Emoluments Clause, and that Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche lacked authority to approve the tax audit addendum.
- The case was reopened after 35 former federal judges alleged the settlement was deceptive and a "fraud on the court," while Trump's attorneys claim the court lacks authority to review the settlement.
- Critics warn the immunity order creates a separate tax code for Trump and future presidents, undermining tax scrutiny and accountability for powerful individuals.
