Trump now immune from IRS investigation

[eagle1462010]

Settle for 1.776 Billion $

 

[eagle1462010]

So those attacked by the Govt can apply for reinbursement for legal fees and losses.

Sounds Good to me.

Hope True the Vote applies right away

 

[Moonglow]

Provide some facts….. keeping in mind someone at the IRS leaked Trump’s tax returns. Do you mind if the IRS leaks your tax returns?

It was a former IRS contractor who leaked the 411...

 

[Moonglow]

So those attacked by the Govt can apply for reinbursement for legal fees and losses.

Sounds Good to me.

Hope True the Vote applies right away

I know Comey is filling out the paperwork, and so is New York Attorney General Letitia James. What is really fun is that it is all secret who gets paid what.

 

[Moonglow]

So those attacked by the Govt can apply for reinbursement for legal fees and losses.

Sounds Good to me.

Hope True the Vote applies right away

How 2020 election denialism became a litmus test for the GOP​

YouTube · PBS NewsHour
12.7K+ views · 2 years ago

7:19

True the Vote, a group that spread false allegations about the 2020 election, recently admitted to a judge – reported first by The Atlanta

 

[AZrailwhale]

Fing IRS Guy shared private tax records to the NY Slimes for POLITICS.

They should all spend the rest of their lives in Prison

Worse, it was a contractor, not a sworn IRS agent,

 

[LeftofLeft]

They leaked the tax returns of hundreds of thousands of people. Are all of them getting this sort of sweetheart deal?

Provide some facts.

How many of them were President or Senator or Congressman?

 

[Moonglow]

How many of them were President or Senator or Congressman?

So I see it is only for the elite to squander the money.

 

[Moonglow]

I am glad lawsuits have already been filed on this fraud..

The legality of the Justice Department's settlement with Donald Trump—which permanently bars the IRS from auditing or pursuing tax claims against Trump, his family, and his businesses—is currently at the center of fierce legal debate. The sweeping nature of the agreement has sparked intense opposition and lawsuits challenging its validity. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Arguments surrounding the settlement's legality fall into two main perspectives:
Arguments the Settlement is Unlawful or Improper: [1]

• Statutory Violations: Critics and legal experts argue the agreement may violate 26 U.S.C. § 7217, which makes it illegal for a president to directly or indirectly request the termination of an ongoing tax audit, and requires IRS officials to report such requests to the Treasury Inspector General.
• Self-Pardon Bypass: Some legal scholars describe the provision as an improper "super-pardon," allowing Trump to bypass standard legal rules that prevent a president from pardoning themselves for tax crimes or civil violations.
• Lack of Judicial Oversight: Unlike previous governmental settlement funds, such as the 2010 Keepseagle case cited by the DOJ, this agreement was finalized and signed entirely within the executive branch without formal federal court approval or review.
• Emoluments Concerns: Because the settlement permanently protects Trump's personal finances from collection, ethics experts argue it grants a direct, quantifiable financial benefit from the government to the sitting president, potentially running afoul of the Domestic Emoluments Clause. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

Arguments Defending the Settlement's Legality:

• Standard Case Closure: Department of Justice officials and spokespersons have defended the sweeping waivers as customary. The DOJ argues that settling a massive $10 billion lawsuit logically includes resolving all related and adverse claims to definitively end the dispute.
• Broad Executive Authority: Proponents of the administration argue that the Executive Branch and the DOJ have the broad constitutional authority to drop government claims, settle litigation, and enter into binding agreements to protect the government against further liability.
• Defense Against Lawfare: The Trump administration has maintained the settlement fund and waivers are legally justified remedies to compensate for the alleged weaponization of federal agencies and the unauthorized leak of his tax returns by the IRS. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Current Legal Challenges:
The legality of the agreement is already facing scrutiny in the judicial system. For example, Capitol Police officers who served on January 6, 2021, have filed a lawsuit specifically attempting to block the settlement and the attached anti-weaponization fund. Legal experts note that because of Trump's standing as a sitting president, challenging the administration in court presents significant procedural and legal hurdles. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

 

[Moonglow]

House Democrats' Litigation Task Force Fights to Block ...​

House.gov
http://litigationtaskforce.house.gov › news › press-releases




2 days ago — “Donald Trump's absurd $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS is one of the most brazen examples of corruption we've seen from this administration.Read more

 

[Moonglow]

On April 17, the parties filed a joint motion requesting a 90-day pause, citing ongoing settlement discussions. Rather than grant the extension, U.S. District Judge Kathleen M. Williams issued a sua sponte order on April 24 redirecting proceedings to the threshold question of the court’s own jurisdiction, noting the “unique dynamic” of a sitting president suing agencies “subject to his direction.” Citing Trump’s own public remarks about a possible settlement, she ordered briefs from both sides by May 20.

Trump Ends $10B Legal Battle With IRS as DOJ Orders Settlement Fund

President Donald Trump has filed a notice of voluntary dismissal in his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS and the Department of the Treasury, permanently ending the case.

tax.thomsonreuters.com

 

[LeftofLeft]

It was a former IRS contractor who leaked the 411...

And?

 

[LeftofLeft]

So I see it is only for the elite to squander the money.

Who is squandering money?

 

[Moonglow]

And?

You can answer that if you have been paying attention in class.

 

[Moonglow]

Who is squandering money?

That is a secret. So far, they have it tied up in court.

 

[candycorn]

How many of them were President or Senator or Congressman?

Unsure.

Are you saying the deal to never get audited again is only open to presidents, senators, or congressmen?

It sure seems like it is.....do you think that is fair that our lawmakers and other government officials cannot be audited?

 

[Moonglow]

Unsure.

Are you saying the deal to never get audited again is only open to presidents, senators, or congressmen?

It sure seems like it is.....do you think that is fair that our lawmakers and other government officials cannot be audited?

Considering that it was not part of the lawsuit in question.

 

[LeftofLeft]

Unsure.

Are you saying the deal to never get audited again is only open to presidents, senators, or congressmen?

It sure seems like it is.....do you think that is fair that our lawmakers and other government officials cannot be audited?

I’m still trying to wrap my arms over the former Speaker of the House generating a 16,930% return in her stock portfolio or Congressional Representatives making $174,500 as public servants are becoming multi millionaires overnight. I don’t think either one of those scenarios are fair… but, they are reality.

 

[candycorn]

I don’t think either one of those scenarios are fair… but, they are reality.

Care to answer the question about your blob getting a sweetheart deal from the IRS which he manages?

 

[LeftofLeft]

Care to answer the question about your blob getting a sweetheart deal from the IRS which he manages?

Not much of a deal when his taxes were released without authorization. Do you think government employees and contractors have the right or privilege to be releasing such information?