Trump's lawsuits remain a frequent part of his public approach

Donald Trump has a long record of threatening and filing lawsuits spanning decades. This week he named Harvard and comedian Trevor Noah as potential targets, and he is pursuing a $10 billion suit against the IRS.

Donald Trump has long used litigation as a recurring element of his public and private life. Over decades he has both threatened and filed suits against individuals, media organizations, institutions and government agencies. This week he named Harvard University and comedian Trevor Noah as potential targets. He is also reported to be pursuing a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS. What is known: - The pattern dates back to the 1970s, including a housing dispute that ended in a 1975 settlement with federal authorities. - Federal courts have at times rejected or dismissed suits he brought, and one judge sharply criticized a 2022-23 case as an improper use of the courts. - Since returning to public office, he has won settlements from major networks that were paid toward a future presidential library, and he has publicly threatened additional legal action. Summary: The article describes a long-standing habit of using litigation and threats of legal action across business, media and political disputes. How the newly mentioned threats will develop into formal lawsuits, and what procedural steps might follow, is undetermined at this time.