“26 U.S.C. 7217 - Prohibition on executive branch influence over taxpayer audits and other investigations.”
May 2, 2025 at 12:46 PM
“26 U.S.C. 7217 - Prohibition on executive branch influence over taxpayer audits and other investigations.”
Again, this is a crime under 26 USC 7217.
FLAG: Trump gets to keep tax immunity for himself, his sons, and the Trump Organization under the new 'deal' struck by Todd Blanche.
The new order also reaffirms that Trump won't have to pay any taxes he might have owed the IRS.
The new order also reaffirms that Trump won't have to pay any taxes he might have owed the IRS.
August 3, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Again, this is a crime under 26 USC 7217.
‘Federal law prohibits the president from “directly or indirectly” telling the I.R.S. to conduct specific tax investigations.’
www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/...
www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/...
26 U.S. Code § 7217 - Prohibition on executive branch influence over taxpayer audits and other investigations
www.law.cornell.edu
April 16, 2025 at 4:30 AM
‘Federal law prohibits the president from “directly or indirectly” telling the I.R.S. to conduct specific tax investigations.’
www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/...
www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/...
26 U.S. Code § 7217 - Prohibition on executive branch influence over taxpayer audits and other investigations
May 2, 2025 at 8:23 PM
26 U.S. Code § 7217 - Prohibition on executive branch influence over taxpayer audits and other investigations
Trump just now: "We are going to be taking away Harvard's tax exempt status."
26 U.S. Code § 7217: "It shall be unlawful for any applicable person to request an ...investigation of any particular taxpayer with respect to the tax liability of such taxpayer."
The president is an applicable person.
26 U.S. Code § 7217: "It shall be unlawful for any applicable person to request an ...investigation of any particular taxpayer with respect to the tax liability of such taxpayer."
The president is an applicable person.
May 2, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Trump just now: "We are going to be taking away Harvard's tax exempt status."
26 U.S. Code § 7217: "It shall be unlawful for any applicable person to request an ...investigation of any particular taxpayer with respect to the tax liability of such taxpayer."
The president is an applicable person.
26 U.S. Code § 7217: "It shall be unlawful for any applicable person to request an ...investigation of any particular taxpayer with respect to the tax liability of such taxpayer."
The president is an applicable person.
Which federal crime did the President commit with this statement?
Was it 26 usc 7217, which prohibits the President or his aides from directing any tax enforcement action?
Or was it 26 usc 6103, which prohibits any government official from disclosing an ongoing tax proceeding?
Maybe both!
Was it 26 usc 7217, which prohibits the President or his aides from directing any tax enforcement action?
Or was it 26 usc 6103, which prohibits any government official from disclosing an ongoing tax proceeding?
Maybe both!
May 2, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Which federal crime did the President commit with this statement?
Was it 26 usc 7217, which prohibits the President or his aides from directing any tax enforcement action?
Or was it 26 usc 6103, which prohibits any government official from disclosing an ongoing tax proceeding?
Maybe both!
Was it 26 usc 7217, which prohibits the President or his aides from directing any tax enforcement action?
Or was it 26 usc 6103, which prohibits any government official from disclosing an ongoing tax proceeding?
Maybe both!
At least 7217 Russian officers have been eliminated in the Russian invasion of Ukraine since 24 February 2022.
Weekly+1d update: +51 newly registered.
Sources: public Russian obituaries and graves (see link in bio).
Weekly+1d update: +51 newly registered.
Sources: public Russian obituaries and graves (see link in bio).
November 20, 2025 at 4:31 AM
At least 7217 Russian officers have been eliminated in the Russian invasion of Ukraine since 24 February 2022.
Weekly+1d update: +51 newly registered.
Sources: public Russian obituaries and graves (see link in bio).
Weekly+1d update: +51 newly registered.
Sources: public Russian obituaries and graves (see link in bio).
I know it's quaint to believe such things matter, but under 26 USC 7217 it's a crime for POTUS "to request, directly or indirectly, any [IRS] officer . . . to conduct or terminate an audit or other investigation of any particular taxpayer."
www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/...
www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/...
FLASH: DOJ expands settlement in Trump-IRS leak suit to cover audits of all tax returns filed by Trump, family members, companies and trusts. Waiver of IRS' claims contained in addendum signed by AAG Blanche that was not in agreement released Monday www.politico.com/news/2026/05...
Justice Department expands Trump settlement to cover his tax audits
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed a broadly worded addendum that appears to end the president’s long-running disputes with the IRS.
www.politico.com
May 19, 2026 at 6:30 PM
I know it's quaint to believe such things matter, but under 26 USC 7217 it's a crime for POTUS "to request, directly or indirectly, any [IRS] officer . . . to conduct or terminate an audit or other investigation of any particular taxpayer."
www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/...
www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/...
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October 1, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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We’re digging into how certain products made the tariff exemption list. If you have insight, you can reach out to @robert-faturechi.bsky.social on Signal at 213-271-7217.
May 4, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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To be clear, POTUS broke the law when he suggested the IRS revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status. www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/...
26 U.S. Code § 7217 - Prohibition on executive branch influence over taxpayer audits and other investigations
www.law.cornell.edu
April 17, 2025 at 1:11 AM
To be clear, POTUS broke the law when he suggested the IRS revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status. www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/...
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Criminal interference in audits. Section 7217 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Criminally corrupt interference in tax administration. Section 7212 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Plus: individuals have to worry about 18 USC 2 aiding and abetting, and conspiracy to defraud the U.S. 18 U.S.C. § 371.
Criminal interference in audits. Section 7217 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Criminally corrupt interference in tax administration. Section 7212 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Plus: individuals have to worry about 18 USC 2 aiding and abetting, and conspiracy to defraud the U.S. 18 U.S.C. § 371.
June 2, 2026 at 11:22 PM
2.
Criminal interference in audits. Section 7217 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Criminally corrupt interference in tax administration. Section 7212 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Plus: individuals have to worry about 18 USC 2 aiding and abetting, and conspiracy to defraud the U.S. 18 U.S.C. § 371.
Criminal interference in audits. Section 7217 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Criminally corrupt interference in tax administration. Section 7212 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Plus: individuals have to worry about 18 USC 2 aiding and abetting, and conspiracy to defraud the U.S. 18 U.S.C. § 371.
Judge Williams SPECIFICALLY said it was illegal under 26 USC 7217 for Blanche to immunize Trump on tax crimes.
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August 3, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Judge Williams SPECIFICALLY said it was illegal under 26 USC 7217 for Blanche to immunize Trump on tax crimes.
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This is a straight-up crime.
26 U.S. Code § 7217
26 U.S. Code § 7217
May 13, 2026 at 1:41 AM
This is a straight-up crime.
26 U.S. Code § 7217
26 U.S. Code § 7217
The Release Order also purports to bar the IRS from conducting any future tax audits of President Trump, his sons, and their entities. This provision directly contravenes 26 U.S.C. § 7217, titled “Prohibition on executive branch influence over taxpayer audits and other investigations,”
July 13, 2026 at 4:03 PM
The Release Order also purports to bar the IRS from conducting any future tax audits of President Trump, his sons, and their entities. This provision directly contravenes 26 U.S.C. § 7217, titled “Prohibition on executive branch influence over taxpayer audits and other investigations,”
It's also a straight-up crime under 26 USC 7217.
July 30, 2026 at 2:52 PM
It's also a straight-up crime under 26 USC 7217.
Tax law too.
26 U.S. Code § 7217 - Prohibition on executive branch influence over taxpayer audits and other investigations
26 U.S. Code § 7217 - Prohibition on executive branch influence over taxpayer audits and other investigations
April 17, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Tax law too.
26 U.S. Code § 7217 - Prohibition on executive branch influence over taxpayer audits and other investigations
26 U.S. Code § 7217 - Prohibition on executive branch influence over taxpayer audits and other investigations
Her votes:
• 11/2/23 — HR 6126, standalone Israel aid bill: NO
• 2/6/24 — HR 7217, standalone Israel aid bill: NO
• 4/20/24 — HR 8034, Israel supplemental that included humanitarian funding and Gaza-related provisions: YES
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• 11/2/23 — HR 6126, standalone Israel aid bill: NO
• 2/6/24 — HR 7217, standalone Israel aid bill: NO
• 4/20/24 — HR 8034, Israel supplemental that included humanitarian funding and Gaza-related provisions: YES
2/3
February 20, 2026 at 4:05 AM
Her votes:
• 11/2/23 — HR 6126, standalone Israel aid bill: NO
• 2/6/24 — HR 7217, standalone Israel aid bill: NO
• 4/20/24 — HR 8034, Israel supplemental that included humanitarian funding and Gaza-related provisions: YES
2/3
• 11/2/23 — HR 6126, standalone Israel aid bill: NO
• 2/6/24 — HR 7217, standalone Israel aid bill: NO
• 4/20/24 — HR 8034, Israel supplemental that included humanitarian funding and Gaza-related provisions: YES
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26 U.S. Code § 7217 - (a)
It shall be unlawful for any applicable person to request, directly or indirectly, any officer or employee of the Internal Revenue Service to conduct or terminate an audit or other investigation of any particular taxpayer . . . 2/5
It shall be unlawful for any applicable person to request, directly or indirectly, any officer or employee of the Internal Revenue Service to conduct or terminate an audit or other investigation of any particular taxpayer . . . 2/5
May 2, 2025 at 9:05 PM
26 U.S. Code § 7217 - (a)
It shall be unlawful for any applicable person to request, directly or indirectly, any officer or employee of the Internal Revenue Service to conduct or terminate an audit or other investigation of any particular taxpayer . . . 2/5
It shall be unlawful for any applicable person to request, directly or indirectly, any officer or employee of the Internal Revenue Service to conduct or terminate an audit or other investigation of any particular taxpayer . . . 2/5