Senate Democrats are ramping up pressure on several companies with ties to President Trump and his family, seeking clarity on whether a recent Department of Justice settlement with the IRS has granted them immunity from IRS investigations or prosecutions. The deal, reached in May, permanently resolved a lawsuit brought by the president against the IRS, but has raised concerns among lawmakers about potential conflicts of interest and undue influence. By probing the implications of this settlement, Democrats aim to ensure that no one is above the law and that the IRS can continue to hold accountable those who fail to comply with tax regulations. As the investigation unfolds, it remains to be seen whether the companies in question will cooperate fully with the Senate inquiry or resist efforts to shed light on their dealings with the Trump administration.
Top Senate Democrats are demanding answers from several companies tied to President Trump and his family over whether the Department of Justice's (DOJ) settlement with the IRS shields these organizations from IRS investigations or prosecutions. The DOJ struck a deal with the IRS in May to resolve a lawsuit brought by the president, which permanently...
