During a Senate Finance Committee hearing, Bessent stated, "There's continuing litigation, and I'm unable to comment on ongoing litigation," when asked about whether former President Trump remains exempt from IRS audits.
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Bessent declines to comment on Trump's IRS audit status during Senate hearing
At a Senate Finance Committee hearing, Bessent refrained from commenting on the status of former President Trump's IRS audits, citing ongoing litigation. This response came during inquiries from lawmakers.
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