Case 1:26-cv-20609-KMW Document 106 Entered on FLSD Docket 07/13/2026 Page 1 of 56
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA CASE NO. 26-20609-CV-WILLIAMS
PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP, et al.,
Plaintiffs,
V.
A federal judge said in a scathing ruling that President Trump’s lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service was an improper exercise in self-dealing.
Case 1:26-cv-20609-KMW Document 106 Entered on FLSD Docket 07/13/2026 Page 1 of 56
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA CASE NO. 26-20609-CV-WILLIAMS
PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP, et al.,
Plaintiffs,
V.

Judge Blasts Trump's IRS Lawsuit As Filed For 'Improper Purpose,' Recommends Attorney Discipline

Judge rebukes Trump and DOJ over IRS lawsuit, refers lawyer for disciplinary proceedings

Judge says Trump IRS lawsuit was filed for ‘improper purpose,’ refers lawyer for possible discipline

Judge says Trump IRS lawsuit was filed for ‘improper purpose’

US judge scraps Trump's IRS settlement deal, says lawsuit sought to 'manipulate judicial process'

Judge says Trump sued IRS for 'improper purpose'; refers his lawyer to bar

Judge said Trump's $10 billion leaked IRS tax return lawsuit was filed for 'improper purpose' and referred one of his lawyers for disciplinary action | Fortune

Judge says Trump IRS lawsuit was filed for 'improper purpose,' refers lawyer for possible discipline

Trump administration tried to ‘manipulate the judicial process’ with its IRS settlement, judge says

Florida Judge’s Ruling on Trump’s Self-Dealing Lawsuit is Yet Another Reason Senate Should Reject Todd Blanche

The ruling is a stinging rebuke of Trump's lawsuit.

U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams said President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS had been filed for an "improper purpose."

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over his leaked tax returns was filed for…

Judge slams Trump’s $10B IRS lawsuit as self-dealing, questions tax immunity deal and refers his lawyer for possible discipline…

A US federal judge on Monday voided President Donald Trump's settlement with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), ruled that the…

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to members of the press aboard the new Air Force One on July 8, 2026. Win Mcnamee | Getty…