IRS Consultant Charles Littlejohn Pleads Guilty to Leaking Trump and Griffin's Tax Returns

A former IRS contractor, Charles Edward Littlejohn, pleaded guilty to illegally accessing and leaking confidential tax returns, including those of former President Donald Trump, to news organizations such as the New York Times and ProPublica. Littlejohn admitted to obtaining thousands of individuals' tax returns from an IRS database and leaking them, leading to reports exposing how the wealthiest Americans, including Trump, employed strategies to minimize their federal tax bills. The leak sparked a debate on tax policy and income inequality. Littlejohn faces serious consequences for his actions, with sentencing scheduled for January 29. The Justice Department is investigating whether Littlejohn acted alone or in concert with others.