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Obama-Appointed Judge Rebukes Trump's $10 Billion Lawsuit Against IRS as Improper and Political
An Obama-appointed federal judge in Florida rebuked President Donald Trump's legal team, finding his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS was brought for an 'improper purpose' to legitimize a co-defendant. The judge referred the attorney for a bar review.
An Obama-appointed federal judge in Florida rebuked President Donald Trump's legal team, finding his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS was brought for an 'improper purpose' to legitimize a contractor that worked on Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort. The judge referred Trump's attorney for review by the state bar association. This latest courtroom showdown marks another escalation in the long-standing dispute between Trump and the IRS. The ruling could potentially impact Trump's ability to recover the $10 billion in back taxes he is seeking from the agency.
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