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The DOJ is trying to let Trump and his companies off the hook for past tax problems

NPR Politics · May 20, 2026, 8:43 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.

President Trump's settlement over the leak of his tax returns frees him and his company from any past IRS problems. Critics say that gives him a sweeping free pass from audits and tax penalties.

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