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GOP Senators Demand Written Limits on Trump Audit Immunity

7/28/2026

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Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) wants a written document that reflects his sworn testimony that the weaponization fund is dead and audit immunity is limited to the lawsuit and not future actions.
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) seeks changes to the IRS settlement that created a $1.776 billion fund and gave President Donald Trump’s family audit immunity.
Cornyn said he does not understand parties’ reluctance to adopt the written document despite his testimony.

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Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) wants a written document that reflects his sworn testimony that the weaponization fund is dead and audit immunity is limited to the lawsuit and not future actions.
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) seeks changes to the IRS settlement that created a $1.776 billion fund and gave President Donald Trump’s family audit immunity.
Cornyn said he does not understand parties’ reluctance to adopt the written document despite his testimony.