Florida Judge Says Trump Used IRS Case for Legitimacy, Refers Attorney to Bar
A Florida federal judge ruled that President Trump sued the Internal Revenue Service for an improper purpose — to gain the appearance of judicial legitimacy for a controversial DOJ settlement — and referred his lawyer to the Florida Bar for possible discipline. The order bars using the settlement as evidence, suggests Trump’s tax-audit protections may be ended, and notes the abandoned $1.8 billion lawfare fund tied to the deal after Congress pushback.