Key facts
- Republicans granted Donald Trump tax protections during his administration.
- The protections reduce the likelihood of Trump being audited by the IRS.
- A $1.8 billion fund for Trump's allies faced opposition.
- IRS audit data from the start of Trump's second presidency was analyzed.
Republicans reportedly granted President Trump tax protections during his administration, even as a $1.8 billion fund designated for his allies faced opposition. This development occurred alongside an analysis of IRS audit activities and other operational functions during the commencement of Donald Trump's second presidency. The data suggests a particular group can anticipate a reduced likelihood of being audited, though this group is not specified. The report was released on Friday.