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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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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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WATCH: Bessent refuses to tell Senate panel whether Trump remains exempt from IRS audits

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Bessent declines to comment on Trump's IRS audit status during Senate hearing