IRS barred from probing claims against Trump, his company or sons after DOJ settlement

May 20, 2026 · 12:56 PM UTC ·1 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 19 views

A one-page addendum to a Justice Department settlement, signed by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, stipulates that the Internal Revenue Service is barred from pursuing claims against President Trump, his company or his sons based on prior tax returns. Joe Garrison, a White House correspondent for USA Today, joins CBS News with more details.

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