Donald Trump settles $100 million lawsuit with niece over tax records

President Donald Trump settled a $100 million lawsuit with his niece, Mary Trump, on Tuesday. The lawsuit originated from allegations that Mary Trump leaked his tax records to the media. Trump filed the lawsuit in 2021, claiming that Mary Trump provided information to the New York Times for its 2018 coverage, violating confidentiality provisions from a 2001 settlement related to the estate of Fred Trump Sr., Trump's father. The settlement was announced in a letter filed with a New York state court in Manhattan, stating that both parties are pleased to report they have reached an agreement and expect to dismiss the action with prejudice after fulfilling certain conditions. Mary Trump has been a vocal critic of her uncle, describing him as incapable of leading the country. Trump's lawsuit alleged that Mary Trump and the New York Times engaged in a scheme to obtain confidential financial records, which he claimed resulted in $100 million in damages. The lawsuit also noted that Mary Trump discussed the disclosure in her 2020 book, stating, 'I had to take Donald down.'