US Politics
The Shadow Settlement: How Secret IRS Immunity for Trump Erodes the Rule of Law
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent refused to confirm to the Senate Finance Committee whether the IRS audit immunity granted to former President Donald Trump and his family as part of a controversial lawsuit settlement remains in effect, even after the administration scrapped a related compensation fund. This evasion is a corrosive assault on the principle of equal justice under law, preserving a shadowy deal that threatens the very integrity of our tax system and democracy.
