Treasury Secretary Bessent Dodges Questions on Trump's IRS Audit Immunity
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declined to clarify whether President Trump retains immunity from IRS audits following the cancellation of a $1.776 billion compensation fund. This has raised concerns among lawmakers amid ongoing litigation regarding Trump's legal battles with the IRS.
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Treasury Secretary Bessent Dodges Questions on Trump's IRS Audit Immunity
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent refuses to say whether Trump remains exempt from IRS audits
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent refuses to say whether Trump remains exempt from IRS audits
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent refuses to say whether Trump remains exempt from IRS audits
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent refuses to say whether Trump remains exempt from IRS audits
Treasury’s Bessent mum on Trump’s IRS immunity deal
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent refuses to say whether Trump remains exempt from IRS audits
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent refuses to say whether Trump remains exempt from IRS audits
Treasury Secretary Bessent Avoids Questions on Trump's IRS Settlement
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent refuses to say whether Trump remains exempt from IRS audits
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