Stop Trump from Stealing $10 Billion from Taxpayers

Donald Trump is trying to turn the federal government into his personal ATM — and Congress must stop him.

Trump, his sons, and the Trump Organization are suing the IRS and Treasury Department for at least $10 billion over the leak of his tax records. But now the agencies that should be defending taxpayers are reportedly discussing a settlement with the president who controls them.

That is a staggering conflict of interest. Trump is effectively suing his own administration, and any payout would come from the American people. Even worse, reports indicate officials may also consider ending audits of Trump, his family, and his businesses as part of a deal.

Senator Elizabeth Warren said it plainly: “The President is trying to steal $10 BILLION of taxpayer money. Congress must stop him.”

Tell Congress: Block any taxpayer-funded settlement with Trump, investigate this corrupt conflict of interest, and pass legislation to stop presidents from cashing in on lawsuits against the government they control.

No president should be allowed to direct federal agencies on one side of a case while personally profiting on the other. If Trump can pressure his own Justice Department and Treasury Department into handing him billions, it would set a dangerous precedent for every future president who wants to raid the Treasury for personal gain.

Congress cannot let this become another Trump shakedown. Lawmakers must move immediately to expose who is negotiating this settlement, whether Trump or his allies are influencing the process, and whether taxpayers are being asked to bankroll the president’s personal grievance.

Add your name now and demand Congress stop Trump from stealing $10 billion from taxpayers.

The petition to Congress reads:

"Block any taxpayer-funded settlement with Donald Trump, his family, or the Trump Organization in their $10 billion IRS lawsuit. Investigate any coordination between Trump, the Department of Justice, the Treasury Department, and the IRS, and pass legislation to prevent presidents from using the federal government to enrich themselves."