Show Notes
A federal appeals court has refused to block sanctions against lawyers who represented Donald Trump in a lawsuit against the IRS. Judge Kathleen Williams found the suit was brought in "bad faith" to manipulate the judicial process and create a $1.8 billion fund for Trump's allies. One of Trump's personal lawyers, Alejandro Brito, was referred to the Florida Bar for possible discipline. This episode explains what the judge decided, what the appeals court said, and what it means for the lawyers involved—and for the broader pattern of legal ethics questions surrounding Trump's legal team. We separate what the court found from what is still being disputed. General information only, not legal advice. Based on public records and news reports.
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