Former President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), seeking at least $10 billion in damages. The lawsuit claims that the agencies unlawfully disclosed his tax return information during his tenure in the White House. Trump’s legal team argues that the disclosure was unauthorized and constituted a violation of his privacy rights.
The lawsuit comes amid ongoing debates over the handling and transparency of presidential tax records. Trump, who has previously refused to release his tax returns publicly, asserts that the disclosure has caused significant harm to his reputation and financial interests. The lawsuit alleges that the unauthorized release was not only a breach of confidentiality but also potentially damaging to his business and personal standing.
The Treasury Department and IRS have not publicly commented on the lawsuit. This legal move marks a dramatic escalation in the ongoing scrutiny of Trump’s financial disclosures, which have been a focal point of political and legal investigations. The case is expected to prompt discussions on the limits of confidentiality and oversight related to presidential tax information.