The president's settlement with the Justice Department means he could never face IRS audits again
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The president's settlement with the Justice Department means he could never face IRS audits again
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May 25, 2026 9:30AM (EDT)
Settlement bars federal tax scrutiny of Trump, sons and business filings
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