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Trump Sues IRS for $10 Billion Over Alleged Leaks

1/30/2026

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On January 29, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump and his family filed a lawsuit against Internal Revenue Service and U.S. Treasury Department seeking at least $10 billion for alleged leaks.
The filing accuses IRS of failing to stop former employee Charles 'Chaz' Littlejohn from leaking records in 2019 and 2020.
Trump's legal team says a politically motivated employee leaked information to outlets.
The case is in a Miami federal court.

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Story summary

On January 29, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump and his family filed a lawsuit against Internal Revenue Service and U.S. Treasury Department seeking at least $10 billion for alleged leaks.
The filing accuses IRS of failing to stop former employee Charles 'Chaz' Littlejohn from leaking records in 2019 and 2020.
Trump's legal team says a politically motivated employee leaked information to outlets.
The case is in a Miami federal court.