Treasury’s Bessent mum on Trump’s IRS immunity deal

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent avoided questions during a Senate hearing about a settlement between the Trump administration and the IRS regarding tax return leaks. The settlement, which involved dropping a lawsuit over an 2019 tax return leak, includes a $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund. Bessent cited ongoing litigation to deflect inquiries about audit immunity for Trump, his family, and businesses.