Trump Family Sues IRS Over Alleged Tax Information Leak

In a significant legal move, former President Donald Trump, along with his two eldest sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, has initiated a lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the U.S. Treasury Department. This lawsuit, filed in Miami federal court on January 29, 2026, seeks a staggering $10 billion in damages, stemming from allegations of leaked confidential tax information.

The crux of the lawsuit revolves around claims that the IRS and Treasury failed to protect the Trump family’s tax records, which were allegedly leaked by former IRS employee Charles “Chaz” Littlejohn during 2019 and 2020. The plaintiffs assert that this breach of privacy was not only a failure of the IRS but also a politically motivated attack against them, as suggested by a statement from Trump’s legal team. They accused the IRS of allowing a “rogue” employee to disseminate sensitive information to various news outlets, including The New York Times and ProPublica, which they describe as “left-wing.”

The case has been assigned to Judge Kathleen Williams, who has a history of making impactful rulings, including a temporary injunction that halted the expansion of a controversial immigrant detention facility in Florida, known as “Alligator Alcatraz.” However, this decision was later blocked by a federal appeals court.

This lawsuit comes on the heels of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s announcement that he has terminated all contracts with the consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton, which was involved with Littlejohn. The decision underscores the seriousness of the allegations surrounding the unauthorized release of private tax information.

As the lawsuit unfolds, it raises critical questions about the protection of taxpayer information and the responsibilities of government agencies in safeguarding confidential data. The outcome could have far-reaching implications not only for the Trump family but also for the IRS and its protocols in handling sensitive information.

In the eyes of Trump’s legal team, this lawsuit is a necessary step to hold accountable those they believe have wronged them, marking yet another chapter in the ongoing saga of Trump’s legal battles. As the case progresses, it will be closely watched by both supporters and critics, reflecting the broader political landscape and the contentious relationship between the Trump family and federal institutions.