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Trump Secures Settlement Shielding Him, Firm From IRS Audits

7/30/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump won a May 2026 settlement that bars IRS from auditing him, his sons and Trump Organization, while Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed a May 19 order extending immunity to trusts, affiliates and subsidiaries.
Senator Elizabeth Warren, Senator Chuck Schumer and Senator Ron Wyden mailed firms about the audit provision.
Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis opposed Todd Blanche’s confirmation, citing audit immunity and a $1.8 billion fund.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump won a May 2026 settlement that bars IRS from auditing him, his sons and Trump Organization, while Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed a May 19 order extending immunity to trusts, affiliates and subsidiaries.
Senator Elizabeth Warren, Senator Chuck Schumer and Senator Ron Wyden mailed firms about the audit provision.
Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis opposed Todd Blanche’s confirmation, citing audit immunity and a $1.8 billion fund.