June 3, 2026

Treasury Secretary Bessent Defends IRS Audit Immunity Amid Heated Exchange with Rep. Sánchez

During a House Ways and Means Committee hearing, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended his inability to comment on President Trump's IRS audit immunity due to ongoing litigation.
Rep. Linda Sánchez accused Bessent of overseeing a corrupt Treasury Department and pressed him about a DOJ settlement that halted Trump's tax audits.
The exchange highlighted ongoing partisan tensions regarding Trump's financial dealings and the role of the Justice Department.