I.R.S. to Drop Audits of Trump and Family
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- The Justice Department has granted President Trump, his family, and businesses immunity from ongoing tax inquiries, shielding them from audits and prosecutions related to pending tax claims.
- This immunity was quietly added as a supplement to a deal that also established a $1.8 billion compensation fund benefiting Trump’s allies.
- The provision, signed by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, bars the government from pursuing any pending tax claims against Trump and his associates indefinitely.
- Tax experts have criticized the move as potentially illegal, highlighting concerns about the blending of official government actions with the president's private financial interests.
- The discreet posting of this provision reflects an effort by Trump and his appointees to implement significant measures with minimal public scrutiny while maintaining control of the government.