Scott Bessent on whether Trump is immune from IRS audits: ‘I’m unable to comment on ongoing litigation’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declined to comment on whether Donald Trump and his family would retain immunity from IRS audits, citing ongoing litigation. This refusal occurred during a Senate Finance Committee hearing, frustrating lawmakers who sought clarity on a controversial settlement. The administration had previously considered a compensation fund that could have benefited Trump's allies, but bipartisan outrage led to its abandonment, though the status of the IRS audit immunity remained unclear. AI
