Washington, D.C. — Former President Donald Trump, his sons, and the Trump Organization have filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Treasury Department, alleging negligence and reputational harm tied to the unauthorized disclosure of his family’s tax returns.
Filed in federal court in Miami, the complaint accuses the agencies of failing to protect sensitive information, leading to a leak by a former IRS contractor that exposed Trump’s tax details to media outlets. The lawsuit alleges the breach caused significant damage to Trump’s financial reputation and political standing.
Trump’s legal team is seeking punitive damages and claims the leak resulted from gross negligence or willful misconduct. The move marks a rare instance of a president suing government agencies that are part of the executive branch.
Supporters frame the legal action as a necessary defense of privacy and due process, while critics argue the suit is politically motivated. Regardless, the case adds another chapter to Trump’s complex legal landscape — one that already includes multiple high-profile investigations and court battles.
More developments expected as filings proceed.