# Trump Appeals Judge's Order in IRS Lawsuit

- Topic: business
- Source: CNBC
- Published: 2026-07-31
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/31/trump-appeals-irs-lawsuit-blanche-fund.html
- Language: en
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US President Donald Trump has appealed a federal judge's ruling in a lawsuit against the IRS. The judge had found that Trump's lawsuit was brought in bad faith to secure a settlement. Trump is also facing opposition in the Senate over his nominee for US Attorney General, Todd Blanche.

## Key takeaways

- Trump appealed the judge's order in the US District Court in Miami.
- The judge had found that Trump's lawsuit was brought to justify a settlement, not to seek justice.
- Trump's nominee for US Attorney General, Todd Blanche, is facing opposition in the Senate over his ties to the settlement.

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