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

NPR | By Carrie Johnson

Published May 20, 2026 at 4:43 PM EDT

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.

Carrie Johnson

Carrie Johnson is a justice correspondent for the Washington Desk.

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