Judge: Trump sought to ‘manipulate the judicial process’ with his IRS lawsuit and attempted $1.8B fund
- Posted on July 13, 2026
- By CNN
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In brief
A federal judge has ruled that President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS represents an attempt to abuse the judicial system through bad faith litigation. The case, which involved claims related to an $1.8 billion fund, was determined to constitute judicial manipulation. This decision highlights ongoing legal challenges facing the Trump administration and raises questions about the appropriateness of using federal courts for politically motivated disputes.
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Judge: Trump sought to ‘manipulate the judicial process’ with his IRS lawsuit and attempted $1.8B fund
A federal judge Monday said a controversial lawsuit brought by President Donald Trump against the IRS sought to “manipulate the judicial process” and that he acted in bad faith in bringing it.
