Dean Baker(@DeanBaker13):In fairness, this doesn't change much since Trump just could have ordered the I.R.S. not to investigate anyone in his family and Chief Justice Roberts would say that's fine.

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Dean Baker@DeanBaker13

2026.05.19 01:37

In fairness, this doesn't change much since Trump just could have ordered the I.R.S. not to investigate anyone in his family and Chief Justice Roberts would say that's fine.

Jessiah@thepondering_

2026.05.18 16:58

CNN also reports that this settlement also forces the IRS to end any active audits into Trump, his family, and his businesses Not only does it further protect POTUS from accountability, but he's expanding this shield to Don Jr. and Eric and Ivanka and Jared and their interests