Exclusive: Key House Democratic chairman requests Trump's tax returns

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Anonymous wrote:Assume it shows he’s not as wealthy, so? Will he suddenly not be President? Will he suddenly not be married? What’s the big moment you expect?

No to all of the above. So why is he so afraid to release his taxes?

Maybe because he just does not have to, maybe it’s that simple. There is no rule that a candidate has to disclose them, so he doesn’t want to. I swear it’s like telling a 5 year old they can’t have a cookie. "But why not?’ Because I said no.

That's a big "maybe". Or maybe it's something much more sinister. This is a legitimate concern.

Maybe it’s this, maybe it’s that. Maybe it’s nothing like the mueller report.

Just because you think there must be something there, doesn’t mean there is. He said no you can’t see them, he is allowed to say that. Throwing a tantrum doesn’t help.

Can I see your returns?

DP but is the PP running for president? If so I think we should all get to see her tax returns. If not then none of our business.

That's the way transparency in politics works. Or is supposed to work. Trump obviously has things he is trying to hide from the American public. What are they?

It’s not relevant if the PP is running for President. There is no law stating he has to disclose his returns, it’s the same law that applies to the PP and You. You can "want" to see them all you’d like, and I can "want" to see yours. You can say no under the current laws, so can he.

So you DON'T believe in transparency in politics. Got it. That's the way a dictatorship runs, but whatever.

I believe laws apply to everyone, you do not get to pick and choose who they apply to. If you don’t like it, change the law. That’s how it works.

Hate to break it to you but Trump thinks he and his family are above the law. Why do you think he regularly stiffs contractors? Why was his university deemed fraudulent? Why do you think he overrules so many denials of security clearance for his own family and close cohorts with problematic background checks? Why do you think he tried to get away with campaign finance violations with regard to paying off a porn star?

Oh and many states are in fact trying to change the law with regard to forcing presidential candidates on the ballot to make their tax returns public. Transparency is essential for a democracy to endure.

And none of that changes the fact that there is currently no law that requires any person to release their taxes.

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Anonymous wrote:Assume it shows he’s not as wealthy, so? Will he suddenly not be President? Will he suddenly not be married? What’s the big moment you expect?

No to all of the above. So why is he so afraid to release his taxes?

Maybe because he just does not have to, maybe it’s that simple. There is no rule that a candidate has to disclose them, so he doesn’t want to. I swear it’s like telling a 5 year old they can’t have a cookie. "But why not?’ Because I said no.

That's a big "maybe". Or maybe it's something much more sinister. This is a legitimate concern.

Maybe it’s this, maybe it’s that. Maybe it’s nothing like the mueller report.

Just because you think there must be something there, doesn’t mean there is. He said no you can’t see them, he is allowed to say that. Throwing a tantrum doesn’t help.

Can I see your returns?

DP but is the PP running for president? If so I think we should all get to see her tax returns. If not then none of our business.

That's the way transparency in politics works. Or is supposed to work. Trump obviously has things he is trying to hide from the American public. What are they?

It’s not relevant if the PP is running for President. There is no law stating he has to disclose his returns, it’s the same law that applies to the PP and You. You can "want" to see them all you’d like, and I can "want" to see yours. You can say no under the current laws, so can he.

So you DON'T believe in transparency in politics. Got it. That's the way a dictatorship runs, but whatever.

I believe laws apply to everyone, you do not get to pick and choose who they apply to. If you don’t like it, change the law. That’s how it works.

Hate to break it to you but Trump thinks he and his family are above the law. Why do you think he regularly stiffs contractors? Why was his university deemed fraudulent? Why do you think he overrules so many denials of security clearance for his own family and close cohorts with problematic background checks? Why do you think he tried to get away with campaign finance violations with regard to paying off a porn star?

Oh and many states are in fact trying to change the law with regard to forcing presidential candidates on the ballot to make their tax returns public. Transparency is essential for a democracy to endure.

And none of that changes the fact that there is currently no law that requires any person to release their taxes.

You deplorables will stomach anything just so you can reshape America into a fascist, regressive place safe for white Christians.

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If Trump was doing something wrong on his tax returns, the IRS would deal with him.

Adults who pay and file taxes know this is a fact.

Democrats who can’t beat Trump only push conspiracy theory after conspiracy theory to deflect and divide.

It’s a non-issue and a waste of time.

Keep it up. It’s a losing strategy.

Also shows level of desperation Dems have- and are stuck with.

Bernie will win the dem nomination and won’t release his taxes either.

Checkmate.

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Anonymous wrote:Assume it shows he’s not as wealthy, so? Will he suddenly not be President? Will he suddenly not be married? What’s the big moment you expect?

No to all of the above. So why is he so afraid to release his taxes?

Maybe because he just does not have to, maybe it’s that simple. There is no rule that a candidate has to disclose them, so he doesn’t want to. I swear it’s like telling a 5 year old they can’t have a cookie. "But why not?’ Because I said no.

That's a big "maybe". Or maybe it's something much more sinister. This is a legitimate concern.

Maybe it’s this, maybe it’s that. Maybe it’s nothing like the mueller report.

Just because you think there must be something there, doesn’t mean there is. He said no you can’t see them, he is allowed to say that. Throwing a tantrum doesn’t help.

Can I see your returns?

DP but is the PP running for president? If so I think we should all get to see her tax returns. If not then none of our business.

That's the way transparency in politics works. Or is supposed to work. Trump obviously has things he is trying to hide from the American public. What are they?

It’s not relevant if the PP is running for President. There is no law stating he has to disclose his returns, it’s the same law that applies to the PP and You. You can "want" to see them all you’d like, and I can "want" to see yours. You can say no under the current laws, so can he.

So you DON'T believe in transparency in politics. Got it. That's the way a dictatorship runs, but whatever.

I believe laws apply to everyone, you do not get to pick and choose who they apply to. If you don’t like it, change the law. That’s how it works.

Hate to break it to you but Trump thinks he and his family are above the law. Why do you think he regularly stiffs contractors? Why was his university deemed fraudulent? Why do you think he overrules so many denials of security clearance for his own family and close cohorts with problematic background checks? Why do you think he tried to get away with campaign finance violations with regard to paying off a porn star?

Oh and many states are in fact trying to change the law with regard to forcing presidential candidates on the ballot to make their tax returns public. Transparency is essential for a democracy to endure.

And none of that changes the fact that there is currently no law that requires any person to release their taxes.

You deplorables will stomach anything just so you can reshape America into a fascist, regressive place safe for white Christians.

Again, I believe laws apply to everyone, you can’t pick and choose. He has broken no law in regards to releasing them. It’s that simple.

Are you ok if I don’t have to obey laws but you do?

[Anonymous]

And if the IRS found Trump’s returns broke tax laws- they’d definitely not hold back.

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Anonymous wrote:And if the IRS found Trump’s returns broke tax laws- they’d definitely not hold back.

I’m to the point I think the editors here make fake posts in order to spark debate. No real person who can read and write can be this thick.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If Trump was doing something wrong on his tax returns, the IRS would deal with him.

Adults who pay and file taxes know this is a fact.

Democrats who can’t beat Trump only push conspiracy theory after conspiracy theory to deflect and divide.

It’s a non-issue and a waste of time.

Keep it up. It’s a losing strategy.

Also shows level of desperation Dems have- and are stuck with.

Bernie will win the dem nomination and won’t release his taxes either.

Checkmate.

Wrong. Read this propublica article from a few days ago about why the IRS doesn’t take on the ultra rich anymore. Now imagine those difficulties times 1000 taking on the President of the United States.

www.alternet.org/2019/04/the-irs-tried-to-go-after-the-ultra-rich-with-audits-from-hell-until-congress-stepped-in-to-protect-the-wealthy/amp/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If Trump was doing something wrong on his tax returns, the IRS would deal with him.

Adults who pay and file taxes know this is a fact.

Democrats who can’t beat Trump only push conspiracy theory after conspiracy theory to deflect and divide.

It’s a non-issue and a waste of time.

Keep it up. It’s a losing strategy.

Also shows level of desperation Dems have- and are stuck with.

Bernie will win the dem nomination and won’t release his taxes either.

Checkmate.

Wrong. Read this propublica article from a few days ago about why the IRS doesn’t take on the ultra rich anymore. Now imagine those difficulties times 1000 taking on the President of the United States.

www.alternet.org/2019/04/the-irs-tried-to-go-after-the-ultra-rich-with-audits-from-hell-until-congress-stepped-in-to-protect-the-wealthy/amp/

So Congress is protecting the wealthy? Trump isn’t in Congress.

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Anonymous wrote:And if the IRS found Trump’s returns broke tax laws- they’d definitely not hold back.

I’m to the point I think the editors here make fake posts in order to spark debate. No real person who can read and write can be this thick.

“editors?”

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Assume it shows he’s not as wealthy, so? Will he suddenly not be President? Will he suddenly not be married? What’s the big moment you expect?

No to all of the above. So why is he so afraid to release his taxes?

Maybe because he just does not have to, maybe it’s that simple. There is no rule that a candidate has to disclose them, so he doesn’t want to. I swear it’s like telling a 5 year old they can’t have a cookie. "But why not?’ Because I said no.

That's a big "maybe". Or maybe it's something much more sinister. This is a legitimate concern.

Maybe it’s this, maybe it’s that. Maybe it’s nothing like the mueller report.

Just because you think there must be something there, doesn’t mean there is. He said no you can’t see them, he is allowed to say that. Throwing a tantrum doesn’t help.

Can I see your returns?

DP but is the PP running for president? If so I think we should all get to see her tax returns. If not then none of our business.

That's the way transparency in politics works. Or is supposed to work. Trump obviously has things he is trying to hide from the American public. What are they?

It’s not relevant if the PP is running for President. There is no law stating he has to disclose his returns, it’s the same law that applies to the PP and You. You can "want" to see them all you’d like, and I can "want" to see yours. You can say no under the current laws, so can he.

So you DON'T believe in transparency in politics. Got it. That's the way a dictatorship runs, but whatever.

I believe laws apply to everyone, you do not get to pick and choose who they apply to. If you don’t like it, change the law. That’s how it works.

Hate to break it to you but Trump thinks he and his family are above the law. Why do you think he regularly stiffs contractors? Why was his university deemed fraudulent? Why do you think he overrules so many denials of security clearance for his own family and close cohorts with problematic background checks? Why do you think he tried to get away with campaign finance violations with regard to paying off a porn star?

Oh and many states are in fact trying to change the law with regard to forcing presidential candidates on the ballot to make their tax returns public. Transparency is essential for a democracy to endure.

And none of that changes the fact that there is currently no law that requires any person to release their taxes.

26 U.S. Code § 6103

The IRS SHALL release the President's taxes upon request.

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Anonymous wrote:Assume it shows he’s not as wealthy, so? Will he suddenly not be President? Will he suddenly not be married? What’s the big moment you expect?

No to all of the above. So why is he so afraid to release his taxes?

Maybe because he just does not have to, maybe it’s that simple. There is no rule that a candidate has to disclose them, so he doesn’t want to. I swear it’s like telling a 5 year old they can’t have a cookie. "But why not?’ Because I said no.

That's a big "maybe". Or maybe it's something much more sinister. This is a legitimate concern.

Maybe it’s this, maybe it’s that. Maybe it’s nothing like the mueller report.

Just because you think there must be something there, doesn’t mean there is. He said no you can’t see them, he is allowed to say that. Throwing a tantrum doesn’t help.

Can I see your returns?

DP but is the PP running for president? If so I think we should all get to see her tax returns. If not then none of our business.

That's the way transparency in politics works. Or is supposed to work. Trump obviously has things he is trying to hide from the American public. What are they?

It’s not relevant if the PP is running for President. There is no law stating he has to disclose his returns, it’s the same law that applies to the PP and You. You can "want" to see them all you’d like, and I can "want" to see yours. You can say no under the current laws, so can he.

So you DON'T believe in transparency in politics. Got it. That's the way a dictatorship runs, but whatever.

I believe laws apply to everyone, you do not get to pick and choose who they apply to. If you don’t like it, change the law. That’s how it works.

Hate to break it to you but Trump thinks he and his family are above the law. Why do you think he regularly stiffs contractors? Why was his university deemed fraudulent? Why do you think he overrules so many denials of security clearance for his own family and close cohorts with problematic background checks? Why do you think he tried to get away with campaign finance violations with regard to paying off a porn star?

Oh and many states are in fact trying to change the law with regard to forcing presidential candidates on the ballot to make their tax returns public. Transparency is essential for a democracy to endure.

And none of that changes the fact that there is currently no law that requires any person to release their taxes.

26 U.S. Code § 6103

The IRS SHALL release the President's taxes upon request.

You can quote that all you want but do you understand it? That requires the IRS to release them, not the individual.

Again, there is currently no law that requires any person to release their taxes.

You do realize when they release them, it’s a felony for anyone to discuss them right? The Chairman can not say anything to anyone about them.

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Anonymous wrote:Assume it shows he’s not as wealthy, so? Will he suddenly not be President? Will he suddenly not be married? What’s the big moment you expect?

No to all of the above. So why is he so afraid to release his taxes?

Maybe because he just does not have to, maybe it’s that simple. There is no rule that a candidate has to disclose them, so he doesn’t want to. I swear it’s like telling a 5 year old they can’t have a cookie. "But why not?’ Because I said no.

That's a big "maybe". Or maybe it's something much more sinister. This is a legitimate concern.

Maybe it’s this, maybe it’s that. Maybe it’s nothing like the mueller report.

Just because you think there must be something there, doesn’t mean there is. He said no you can’t see them, he is allowed to say that. Throwing a tantrum doesn’t help.

Can I see your returns?

DP but is the PP running for president? If so I think we should all get to see her tax returns. If not then none of our business.

That's the way transparency in politics works. Or is supposed to work. Trump obviously has things he is trying to hide from the American public. What are they?

It’s not relevant if the PP is running for President. There is no law stating he has to disclose his returns, it’s the same law that applies to the PP and You. You can "want" to see them all you’d like, and I can "want" to see yours. You can say no under the current laws, so can he.

So you DON'T believe in transparency in politics. Got it. That's the way a dictatorship runs, but whatever.

I believe laws apply to everyone, you do not get to pick and choose who they apply to. If you don’t like it, change the law. That’s how it works.

Hate to break it to you but Trump thinks he and his family are above the law. Why do you think he regularly stiffs contractors? Why was his university deemed fraudulent? Why do you think he overrules so many denials of security clearance for his own family and close cohorts with problematic background checks? Why do you think he tried to get away with campaign finance violations with regard to paying off a porn star?

Oh and many states are in fact trying to change the law with regard to forcing presidential candidates on the ballot to make their tax returns public. Transparency is essential for a democracy to endure.

And none of that changes the fact that there is currently no law that requires any person to release their taxes.

26 U.S. Code § 6103

The IRS SHALL release the President's taxes upon request.

You can quote that all you want but do you understand it? That requires the IRS to release them, not the individual.

Again, there is currently no law that requires any person to release their taxes.

You do realize when they release them, it’s a felony for anyone to discuss them right? The Chairman can not say anything to anyone about them.

Well, crap. That blows a hole in Trump's lawyer's argument that releasing them would be politically damaging for Trump. No reason for the IRS not to release them, then.

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Anonymous wrote:Assume it shows he’s not as wealthy, so? Will he suddenly not be President? Will he suddenly not be married? What’s the big moment you expect?

No to all of the above. So why is he so afraid to release his taxes?

Maybe because he just does not have to, maybe it’s that simple. There is no rule that a candidate has to disclose them, so he doesn’t want to. I swear it’s like telling a 5 year old they can’t have a cookie. "But why not?’ Because I said no.

That's a big "maybe". Or maybe it's something much more sinister. This is a legitimate concern.

Maybe it’s this, maybe it’s that. Maybe it’s nothing like the mueller report.

Just because you think there must be something there, doesn’t mean there is. He said no you can’t see them, he is allowed to say that. Throwing a tantrum doesn’t help.

Can I see your returns?

DP but is the PP running for president? If so I think we should all get to see her tax returns. If not then none of our business.

That's the way transparency in politics works. Or is supposed to work. Trump obviously has things he is trying to hide from the American public. What are they?

It’s not relevant if the PP is running for President. There is no law stating he has to disclose his returns, it’s the same law that applies to the PP and You. You can "want" to see them all you’d like, and I can "want" to see yours. You can say no under the current laws, so can he.

So you DON'T believe in transparency in politics. Got it. That's the way a dictatorship runs, but whatever.

I believe laws apply to everyone, you do not get to pick and choose who they apply to. If you don’t like it, change the law. That’s how it works.

Hate to break it to you but Trump thinks he and his family are above the law. Why do you think he regularly stiffs contractors? Why was his university deemed fraudulent? Why do you think he overrules so many denials of security clearance for his own family and close cohorts with problematic background checks? Why do you think he tried to get away with campaign finance violations with regard to paying off a porn star?

Oh and many states are in fact trying to change the law with regard to forcing presidential candidates on the ballot to make their tax returns public. Transparency is essential for a democracy to endure.

And none of that changes the fact that there is currently no law that requires any person to release their taxes.

26 U.S. Code § 6103

The IRS SHALL release the President's taxes upon request.

You can quote that all you want but do you understand it? That requires the IRS to release them, not the individual.

Again, there is currently no law that requires any person to release their taxes.

You do realize when they release them, it’s a felony for anyone to discuss them right? The Chairman can not say anything to anyone about them.

So why is the Trump administration saying they will not comply with the law?

[Anonymous]

Someone should tell Mulvaney that “never” is a long time.

Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney told "Fox News Sunday" in an exclusive interview that Democrats will "never" see President Trump's tax returns, days after a House Democrat committee chairman made the unprecedented demand that the IRS provide the documents.
Mulvaney's comments marked an apparent escalation in the White House's rhetoric on the issue. On Wednesday, Trump responded with a dismissive taunt to Democrats' renewed push for his tax information, but suggested he might be willing to provide the information pending the conclusion of an audit.
"Oh no, never -- nor should they," Mulvaney told Bill Hemmer, who is filling in for host Chris Wallace, when asked if Democrats will ever see the president's tax returns. "That's an issue that was already litigated during the election. Voters knew the president could have given his tax returns.

[Anonymous]

And of course the Treasury Department consulted the White House about this even though it’s against the law to do so.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/white-house-treasury-lawyers-discussed-trumps-tax-returns-before-democrats-request-mnuchin-says/2019/04/09/9693618e-5ad2-11e9-842d-7d3ed7eb3957_story.html