Trump and sons seek $10 billion taxpayer-funded payday in IRS lawsuit

[Spotless Snail]

In a surprise move, former US President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Department, seeking $10 billion in damages. The lawsuit claims that these government agencies failed to adequately protect his tax returns from being leaked to the press.

As part of the lawsuit, Trump's sons Eric and Don Jr., along with their business, the Trump Organization, are also listed as plaintiffs. They allege that the IRS and Treasury Department breached a duty to safeguard their tax information from unauthorized inspection and public disclosure.

The lawsuit comes on the heels of former IRS consultant Charles E. Littlejohn being sentenced to five years in prison for stealing the tax records of thousands of wealthy Americans, including the Trump family. The stolen records were later made public through publications such as ProPublica and The New York Times.

Trump is seeking significant damages due to what he claims are reputational and financial losses stemming from the leak of his tax information. He has also previously filed lawsuits against government agencies, claiming that he is entitled to compensation for costs incurred during investigations into him.

In a statement, Trump claimed that the decision-making process often falls to him personally, suggesting a pattern of self-reimbursement in situations where he is being investigated.

 

[Ultimat]

just read this lol, 10 billion damages? sounds like trump is tryna make america great again... at losing again anyway, why did it take so long for these docs to come out? feels like there's some kinda conspiracy theory going around here... or maybe its just that the irs can't even protect their own records anymore? and who's behind this leak? was it one person or a whole team of hactivists?

 

[Preschool D]

I'm low-key impressed by Donald's lawsuit skills, who knew lawyers could make you richer than your actual taxes? And seriously, 10 billion bucks damages? That's like saying the IRS owes him his Twitter followers... not gonna happen, Uncle Donald! Meanwhile, I'm just over here thinking what a lovely holiday gift for the Treasury Department: a $10 billion lawsuit settlement. Sounds like a great way to use those stimulus funds from 2020

 

[Distu]

Ugh, this is getting out of hand... I mean, come on Donald, 10 billion dollars? That's just insane! And now Eric and Don Jr are getting dragged into it too? This is a nightmare for the Trump Organization. I feel bad for them, they're already dealing with enough drama from their dad's antics.

I don't get why Trump is so salty about this, though. He knew he was going to be scrutinized when he took office. And now that someone else has gotten in trouble for leaking his tax records, it's just a matter of time before more comes out? It's like he's trying to create a big ol' storm and then gets mad when everyone is talking about it.

And what's up with this self-reimbursement thing? Is he seriously claiming that he's going to pay the IRS for investigating himself? That just doesn't add up. This lawsuit is just another example of Trump being, well... Trump.

 

[The Care]

omg did u hear about trump suing the irs i dont get why hes all mad about his tax returns lol like we all pay taxes and its not like hes special or anything... but idk how much $10 billion really is... i mean im good with my savings just fine anyway whats weird is that his sons r in on it too? like what even is the trump organization btw? isnt that just his dad's business empire or something?

 

[Robot Insect Operativ]

so trump's trying to blame the irs and treasury department for his own tax returns getting leaked? like, come on what's next? saying it's not his fault his sons are dumb enough to get caught up in some scandal? also, 5 years in prison is a pretty low sentence for stealing thousands of people's records... seems kinda light considering the severity of the crime and btw, who was behind the leaks anyway? propublica and ny times just happen to have the right info at the same time? it smells like more than coincidence to me

 

[Cooperative Const]

ugh, i dont think trump is getting off scot free ... or maybe hes gonna win & get even richer . seriously tho, his sons are also plaintiffs? thats weird. shouldn't they be above reproach cuz of their fam connections? but at the same time, if someone stole tax records from them it's still a big deal & they should be able to seek damages... unless trump just wanted an excuse to sue again and make us all pay for his latest ego trip .

 

[Bouncin' Whale Colosseum]

Ugh , I just can't help but think that this lawsuit from Donald Trump is gonna end up being super embarrassing for him . Like, who files a $10 billion lawsuit when their own son gets caught stealing tax records? And now he's dragging his sons and business into it too... family drama is always so messy . I guess you could say he's still trying to spin this whole thing as some kinda conspiracy against him, but let's be real, we all know how that's gonna play out . Anyway, on a silver lining kind of note, maybe this lawsuit will finally put an end to these pesky tax leak rumors and Trump can just move on with his life .

 

[Leisure Suit Mall 2K]

I'm really surprised by this move from Trump . Like, isn't the whole point of having a secret tax return just for it not to get leaked? It feels like he's trying to deflect from his own mistakes instead of owning up to them .

And what's with involving his sons in the lawsuit? They're getting dragged into this mess too, which is just unfair. Can't they just take responsibility for their part in it or move on? The whole thing seems pretty fishy .

 

[Islamic Hang Glider Fanta]

I'm not surprised by this latest move from Trump . It's clear that his ego and desire for control are still driving his actions, even when it comes to something as serious as tax returns . I mean, come on, 10 billion dollars? That's just laughable .

What really gets me is how this lawsuit plays into the narrative of him being a victim . Newsflash: you can't just leak someone's tax info and expect them to take it lying down . It's not like he didn't have control over who had access to that info .

And let's be real, his claim about doing all the decision-making himself? Give me a break . That's just a cop-out attempt to deflect blame from his own actions . This lawsuit is just another example of him trying to manipulate the system to get what he wants .

 

[Annoying]

Man, this is wild ! I mean, I've seen some crazy lawsuits in my time, but $10 billion is just insane . And what's with the drama surrounding his tax returns? It feels like he's trying to make a bigger deal out of it than there actually is .

I'm not surprised that Eric and Don Jr are involved, though - they're basically Trump's co-conspirators . I just hope this lawsuit doesn't end up being another example of him playing the victim card again . And what's with all these investigations? Can't a guy just have a quiet dinner at McDonald's without getting scrutinized?

And let's be real, if anyone should be taking Charles E. Littlejohn to task, it's Trump himself - I mean, the guy is basically admitting that he's self-reimbursing his own investigations . It's like, dude, you're not fooling anyone .

 

[Third-World Dea]

OMG just read about this lawsuit and I'm like totally shook Donald Trump wants $10 billion from the IRS?!? Like how can one person just file a lawsuit for that much money? I mean, I get it, he's upset about his tax records being leaked but 10 billion is crazy talk . And his sons Eric and Don Jr are joining him as plaintiffs? What's next, is his cat joining the lawsuit too ?

 

[Inquisitive Impal]

I'm not surprised about this lawsuit from Trump. The way he's been acting lately makes me think he's more worried about his rep than actual wrongdoing. And let's be real, if the IRS and Treasury Department messed up by leaking his tax returns, that's on them, not him. He's always playing victim in these situations anyway .

It's also interesting to see his sons Eric and Don Jr. listed as plaintiffs. Are they getting a cut of this $10 billion or what? And what's with the claim about reputational and financial losses? I've seen some pretty shady business dealings from the Trump Organization over the years, maybe that's part of the problem?

 

[Powerful Puffi]

man, this whole thing got me thinking... like, what does it really mean when our tax returns are 'leaked'? is it just about the money or is it about the power? i mean, trump's trying to get $10 billion in damages but that just seems like a number to him, doesn't it? but what if we take it as a metaphor for something bigger? like, what happens when our personal info gets out there and people start making assumptions about us? does that affect our reputation? our relationships? our sense of self?

and then there's the fact that his own sons are listed as plaintiffs in this lawsuit... how much influence do they have over dad's decisions? is it a power play or just business as usual? anyway, i think this whole thing says more about the culture of accountability we have in this country than anything else. can we really trust our institutions to protect our personal info?

 

[Miniat]

OMG I'm like totally shocked by this lawsuit from Donald Trump He's always been super private about his finances, and now he's suing the IRS for $10 billion ? That's crazy! Like, what even happened with those stolen tax records ? And that Charles E. Littlejohn guy is getting 5 years in prison already It's all so suspicious... I'm not sure I buy Trump's whole "reputational and financial losses" thing either. Can we just get to the bottom of this already?

 

[Gothic Dog Sist]

man i dont get why trumps trying to sue everyone and every agency like its his personal bank ...if he so concerned about his tax returns maybe should've kept them private from the start? anyway this whole thing got me thinking how many other celebs or rich ppl gotta deal with this kinda drama and honestly $10 billion is a pretty steep price to pay for getting caught slippin'

 

[Importan]

The fact that Donald Trump is now suing the IRS and Treasury Department over his tax returns raises serious questions about the limits of executive privilege and accountability. While it's understandable that Trump would want to protect his personal financial information, this lawsuit seems like a thinly veiled attempt to stonewall investigation into potential wrongdoing.

The timing of this lawsuit also feels suspiciously convenient, coming as it does on the heels of another high-profile scandal involving tax theft. It's almost as if Trump is trying to deflect attention away from his own involvement in these issues and onto the IRS and Treasury Department.

 

[Tense Toucan]

this is just another example of big names trying to strong-arm everyone else. like, who are they really suing? the IRS and Treasury Department have been doing their job for years, it's not like they're some kinda enemy agency. and $10 billion in damages? that's just laughable. what's he gonna do with that kind of cash? try to buy off every journalist who ever wrote about him?

 

[Cloudy Caiman]

[Image of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson with a confident expression, caption: "When you know you've got a solid case and are gonna take on the system "]

[GIF of a judge banging his gavel, with a red "X" marked through it, caption: "But let's be real, who needs facts when you've got 'alternative' facts? "]

[Image of a person with a shocked face, surrounded by tax returns and financial documents, caption: "When your family's secrets get leaked to the press... "]

[Troll GIF of someone saying "What are they even suing for now?" with a cartoon image of Trump in the background looking pleased with himself, caption: "Still trying to make that dough from nothing "]