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Former IRS, DOJ officials call on judge to scrutinize Trump audit immunity deal

Former IRS, DOJ officials call on judge to scrutinize Trump audit immunity deal

Summary

Four former officials from the IRS and the Department of Justice asked a court to carefully review and reject President Trump’s deal that protects him from certain tax audits. They argue that this agreement may not be legal and want the judge to examine the issue closely.

Key Facts

  • Four former officials from the IRS and DOJ filed a legal document called an amicus brief.
  • The group includes John Koskinen (former IRS Commissioner), Kathryn Keneally (former DOJ Assistant Attorney General for Tax), and Nina Olson (former National Taxpayer Advocate).
  • They want the court to rule that President Trump’s audit immunity deal is unlawful.
  • The audit immunity deal protects President Trump from specific tax audits.
  • The former officials are asking the judge to carefully scrutinize or examine the agreement.
  • This filing was made on a Monday.
  • The case involves questions about the legality of deals related to tax audits for President Trump.
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