Todd Blanche, a nominee for attorney general, faced scrutiny from US lawmakers regarding his involvement in a settlement that granted President Trump broad tax immunity. Blanche testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee, addressing concerns about a US$1.8 billion 'slush fund' intended to compensate Trump allies, which he described as 'dead' but acknowledged had not been formally rescinded. While Blanche defended the tax immunity aspect as standard practice, tax experts have noted its unusual nature. AI
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- Epstein files
- Internal Revenue Service
- John Cornyn
- Todd Blanche
- Trump tax immunity
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- US lawmakers
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