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Donald Trump Settles $100M Tax Records Lawsuit Against Niece Mary Trump

Donald Trump Settles $100M Tax Records Lawsuit Against Niece Mary Trump

Summary

President Donald Trump settled a $100 million lawsuit against his niece, Mary Trump, who was accused of leaking family tax documents to The New York Times. The case arose from a 2018 article about President Trump’s finances and ended after the two parties reached an agreement announced in 2024.

Key Facts

  • The lawsuit accused Mary Trump of leaking tax documents to The New York Times for a 2018 article about President Trump’s finances.
  • The 2018 article reported that Fred Trump, President Trump's father, gave his son at least $413 million, using tax avoidance methods.
  • Mary Trump was also criticized for revealing details about the leak in her 2020 book.
  • The lawsuit was filed in 2021 and partially dismissed in 2023, but claims against Mary Trump continued.
  • The parties announced their settlement in 2024 and expect the case to be dismissed soon.
  • Mary Trump is a psychologist, author, and outspoken critic of President Trump.
  • She is the daughter of Fred Trump Jr., President Trump's brother.
  • Details about the settlement were not made public.
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