1. United States
2. Maine
3. Letter

I write to you today with profound dismay regarding the apparent lack of accountability demonstrated by Congress regarding the recent IRS immunity granted to President Trump. While we witnessed fierce political maneuvering against a $1.8 billion fund for the President’s allies, the simultaneous acceptance of potentially lucrative tax protections for him by the administration reveals a troubling double standard that transcends party lines. The recent settlement in Trump v. Internal Revenue Service, which resulted in a permanent end to audits and inquiries into the Trump family, was finalized under the watch of a Congress that largely looked the other way. The precedent set by this arrangement is alarming. It suggests that the rule of law is malleable, applying with full force to opponents while being suspended for the President and his political allies. By allowing the Department of Justice to settle a lawsuit that effectively grants the President immunity from financial scrutiny, the executive branch has placed itself above the very institutions meant to ensure transparency. The failure of both parties to challenge this outcome or demand a robust investigation into the settlement terms undermines the fundamental principles of governance and fiscal responsibility. We expect our elected representatives to uphold the integrity of our tax system and to ensure that no individual, regardless of their position or party affiliation, is above the law. The current trajectory, where political loyalty supersedes legal accountability, erodes public trust in our democratic institutions. I urge you to reconsider your stance and take a stand that prioritizes the rule of law over partisan protectionism. The American people deserve a government that is truly accountable to all, not just a select few.