Trump’s IRS Immunity Deal Sparks Concerns He’s Giving Himself A Self-Pardon
President Trump's updated IRS settlement has raised concerns about potential self-pardon implications. The agreement includes a provision that bars the government from prosecuting Trump and his family for certain past actions. Critics argue this could serve as a loophole for Trump to evade legal consequences.
- ▪Trump's settlement with the IRS includes a provision that prevents prosecution for certain crimes.
- ▪The updated agreement has been criticized as a potential 'get-out-of-jail-free card' for the president.
- ▪Legal experts suggest the provision may allow Trump to avoid ongoing tax audits and civil lawsuits.
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BreakingBusinessTrump’s IRS Immunity Deal Sparks Concerns He’s Giving Himself A Self-PardonByAlison Durkee,Forbes Staff. Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news.Follow AuthorMay 20, 2026, 12:48pm EDTMay 20, 2026, 12:48pm EDTToplinePresident Donald Trump’s settlement with the IRS was updated Tuesday to include a provision that appears to bar the government from prosecuting Trump and his family for certain crimes and end any IRS audits against him, a sweeping move that Democrats and legal experts have criticized as a way for the president to get around restrictions on him pardoning himself.President Donald Trump waves as he boards Air Force One on May 15 in Beijing.Copyright 2026 The Associated Press.
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