Trump Sues IRS for $10 Billion in Latest Lawsuit

A federal judge has reopened a lawsuit filed by former President Donald Trump, seeking $10 billion in damages from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The lawsuit was initially dismissed in 2022.

Trump’s lawyers claim that the IRS failed to properly audit his tax returns and instead accepted a settlement that created a $1.8 billion fund for “anti-weaponization” efforts. This fund is intended to support research into the misuse of intelligence gathering techniques by foreign adversaries.

The judge has ordered Trump to answer questions about whether the settlement was legitimate or constituted fraud. The IRS has denied any wrongdoing and maintains that it followed proper procedures in handling Trump’s tax returns.

In 2022, a federal appeals court ruled in favor of the IRS, dismissing Trump’s lawsuit. However, the decision was later reversed by the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit, which allowed the case to proceed.

The judge has now launched an inquiry into the settlement that created the “anti-weaponization” fund, seeking clarification on whether it was a legitimate effort or a means to avoid scrutiny. The investigation is ongoing, and no further details have been released.

Trump’s lawyers have stated that their client will cooperate fully with the inquiry and provide any requested information. The IRS has also agreed to provide additional documentation related to the settlement.

The case remains ongoing, with no timeline for resolution announced.

Source: Google News World