THE ESSEX FILES: Trump’s Move to Drop IRS Lawsuit Highlights Need for Stronger Taxpayer Privacy
President Trump has decided to drop his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS regarding the unauthorized leak of his tax returns. This decision highlights the need for stronger protections of taxpayer privacy and accountability from the federal government. The lawsuit stemmed from a breach by a former IRS contractor, which has raised concerns about the security of sensitive financial information.
- ▪Trump's lawsuit was based on the unauthorized leak of his tax returns by a former IRS contractor.
- ▪The contractor, Charles Littlejohn, was convicted for the breach that affected many high-profile individuals.
- ▪The dismissal of the lawsuit emphasizes the government's responsibility to protect citizens' private financial data.
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THE ESSEX FILES: Trump’s Move to Drop IRS Lawsuit Highlights Need for Stronger Taxpayer Privacy By Brad Essex | 6:00 AM on May 19, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File We all know taxation is theft. Yet President Donald Trump is doing something about it by taking steps to dismiss his $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over the unauthorized leak of his tax returns and those of his family and business. The case stemmed from a former IRS contractor who improperly accessed and shared confidential information with news organizations several years ago.
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