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Trump Sues U.S. Treasury and IRS, Seeking $100 Million
Former President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of the treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), seeking $100 million in damages. The lawsuit alleges the unlawful disclosure of his tax information. The complaint, filed in the Southern district of Florida, claims that the IRS improperly shared his private tax returns with the media, violating his rights.
Background of the Lawsuit
The lawsuit centers around allegations that the IRS illegally leaked Trump’s tax information to The New York Times in 2020. Trump claims this disclosure was a deliberate attempt to damage his reputation and political career. The complaint specifically names several individuals within the Treasury and IRS,accusing them of participating in the alleged scheme. Fox Business reports that the former president is seeking both compensatory and punitive damages.
Key Allegations
the lawsuit details several key allegations:
- Unlawful Disclosure: Trump asserts that the IRS violated the law by releasing his confidential tax information to unauthorized parties.
- intentional Harm: The complaint alleges the disclosure was not accidental but a deliberate