A federal judge stated that a lawsuit brought by President Donald Trump against the IRS sought to manipulate the judicial process and that he acted in bad faith.

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Who

Donald Trump, federal judge

What

When

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:21:03 GMT · 7h 26m ago

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Why

The lawsuit was brought by President Donald Trump against the IRS.

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The ruling indicates a judicial finding of bad faith and attempted manipulation of the judicial process by a former U.S. President in a legal action against a federal agency.

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https://www.cnn.com/2026/07/13/politics/trump-irs-judge-ruling-settlement-sanctions
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