‘Get-out-of-jail-free card’: Trump lawsuit deal bars tax probes against him or his family – forever
A settlement between President Donald Trump and the US government prevents any future tax probes against Trump, his family, and their businesses. This unprecedented agreement also establishes a fund to compensate Trump's political allies. The acting attorney-general confirmed that the government is permanently barred from pursuing any tax claims related to the Trump family.
- ▪The settlement precludes the tax office from ever pursuing claims against Trump and his family.
- ▪It establishes a 'slush fund' to compensate Trump's political allies.
- ▪The protection applies to Trump, his sons, and affiliated individuals and entities.
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