Trump Appeals Judge's Ruling on IRS Lawsuit and 'Lawfare' Fund
President Donald Trump has appealed a federal judge’s ruling that criticized his $10 billion lawsuit as being filed in bad faith to secure an advantageous settlement. The case, which originated from the leak of Trump’s tax returns by an ex-IRS employee years earlier, was dismissed after Trump and co-plaintiffs agreed to drop it in exchange for a now-scrapped $1.776 billion 'lawfare' fund intended to compensate individuals allegedly mistreated by federal law enforcement. Trump expressed frustration over the cancellation of the fund at a Cabinet meeting and criticized Senate Republicans who are withholding confirmation from his nominee, Todd Blanche, until they receive written assurance that the fund is defunct. Judge Kathleen Williams had ruled on July 13 that Trump’s lawsuit was improperly used to justify access to taxpayer funds and audit exemptions. The appeal has been filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit by Trump, his adult sons, the Trump Organization, and two attorneys involved in the case.
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