U.S. President Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the United States Department of the Treasury, alleging the unlawful disclosure of his confidential tax return information.
The lawsuit stems from claims that Trump’s tax records were improperly accessed and leaked, violating federal laws designed to protect taxpayer confidentiality. According to filings, the suit accuses government agencies of failing to safeguard sensitive financial information and allowing unauthorized disclosures that caused reputational and financial harm.
Trump has previously condemned the release of his tax records as politically motivated, insisting that the disclosures were part of a broader campaign against him. The latest legal action significantly escalates the dispute, seeking substantial damages and accountability from federal institutions.
The IRS and the Treasury Department have not yet issued formal responses to the lawsuit. Legal analysts say the case could test the limits of taxpayer privacy protections and raise broader questions about data security within federal agencies.
The lawsuit adds another high-profile legal battle involving President Trump as the matter is expected to attract intense political and legal scrutiny in the coming weeks.
