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Republicans Let Trump Keep Unparalleled Benefit: I.R.S. Immunity
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche ended the $1.8 billion fund designated to compensate individuals claiming targeting by Democratic officials, while also limiting the broad IRS protections previously extended to former President Trump and his associates.
- Despite these changes, Trump retains unprecedented immunity from IRS audits, a privilege not afforded to any other modern president or regular taxpayer, shielding him from scrutiny over his aggressive tax strategies.
- The exact financial impact of this immunity is unclear, but past disputes with the IRS, including one potentially costing Trump over $100 million, highlight the significant tax liabilities he might avoid.
- Senate Republicans, including Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, expressed satisfaction with Blanche’s concessions and indicated support for his confirmation as attorney general despite concerns over the special protections for Trump.
