Judge Calls Trump’s IRS Lawsuit Self-Serving | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 13, 2026 · 1m

A federal judge has slammed President Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS over his tax returns, calling it filed for an “improper purpose” — essentially a bid to legitimize a secret deal that would’ve granted him immunity from audits and diverted billions in taxpayer funds. The judge, who previously ruled the case was self-serving and politically motivated, also recommended disciplinary action against the attorneys involved, underscoring serious concerns about conduct throughout the legal maneuvering. The lawsuit, which ended in a May settlement involving a now-abandoned compensation fund, now…