Speaking with reporters, Trump also appeared to be confused about the IRS case in general. "First of all, I had a ten-year case that was settled until I announced I was running for office. It was a settled deal, like I've been doing all my life. Trump sued the IRS because he said the agency failed to protect his private tax returns when they were leaked by an IRS contractor and published by the press. Trump and his family, along with the Trump Organization, also sought damages to the tune of about $10 billion.