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Former judge shares why he supports an inquiry into Trump's IRS settlement

NPR | By Steve Inskeep

Published June 1, 2026 at 3:45 AM CDT

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former Judge John Jones III, who is among 35 former judges who support an inquiry into President Trump's settlement with the IRS.

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Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

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