They say they are seeking the information in the Trump records to inform the need for new international money laundering restrictions, and for other purposes; for instance, to determine whether the ethics laws should be tightened to prevent a president with huge business interests from using his office unethically, or whether future presidents should be required to disclose their tax returns, something that Trump's lawyers maintain would be itself unconstitutional.
"It's basically a black box," Enrich observes."And Deutsche Bank is one of the few institutions in the world that has the keys to unlock it." Columbia law professor Dan Richman summarizes the Manhattan district attorney's argument this way:"In fact, the ability to pursue this case, even were we to wait, would be substantially impeded. Memories deteriorate, evidence disappears, so unless we're going to declare that once a person is president, they're above the law for anything that happened before they were president, we need to pursue a case involving others, and in time, once he steps down, possibly against him.
could force similar compliance in a criminal investigation. So, expect Trump's lawyers to stress that unresolved point Tuesday. Sekulow replies that no matter how small or large a president's offenses, the only remedy Congress has is impeachment. And, in this case, the Senate failed to convict Trump on impeachment charges.
Trump's lawyer Sekulow, however, counters that Congress is on a fishing expedition to discredit the president and has no intention of legislating. The newest justice, Trump nominee Brett Kavanaugh, has both criticized and praised the Supreme Court's Nixon tapes decision. Indeed, prior to his nomination to the court, he wrote asuggesting that Congress should pass a law making the president entirely immune from investigation during his tenure.
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We don't need proof, we know he's a crook.
This is a narrow request to financial inst AND not the office of the president. No burden or executive privilege has been invoked. GET the Records from his banks!!!!!
Don't get your hopes up kids.
No wonder he's been tweeting like a freaking maniac.
Good thing he's packing the court
Do we have oversight and 3 equal branches of Government?
NPR peeps all have the same basic lines - he wants to be king - is a fascist- narcissist - liar - cheater - rapist and racist. He is selfish and heartless. Love him or hate him - The lack of independent thought is quite concerning . They’ve turned everyone into Mockingbirds-scary
Kennedy, coincidently who’s son handled Trump’s loans at Deutsche Bank, abruptly retires from SCOTUS & Kavanaugh, who coincidently had his own sizable debt mysteriously paid off, is quickly installed despite being under-qualified & ethically questionable. RIP Separation of Powers
No one should be above the law. I’m tired of this president getting away with everything from bullying witnesses, blocking supeanas, strong arming the DOJ, to hiding documents. Politicians should be held to higher standard not a lower one. It’s time for accountability
if they side with trump we know beyond any doubt gorsuch and kavnope are in trumps pocket. viva la resistance
Will justices Kavanaugh and Gorsuch have to recuse themselves?
Anyone think this SCOTUS, with 5 lickspittle cowards, 3 fascists, and 4 actual jurists, will 'political question' their way out of this, damaging Congress' oversight power? Mitch McTreason has severely damaged the federal courts. I think SCOTUS will bow & whimper before Trump.
The Supreme Court has become so politicized, I am just justice will not be served...
War Time President allows the enemy to walk in the front door. Enemy sent expert envoys warning of it's arrival. Is the War Time President in the cross hairs? Anyone could be the Trojan Horse. What to do?
with all of the distractions, it’s difficult to remember that this was going to happen this week. Sadly, looking at a probable 5-4 ruling smh
Did Justice Kennedy resign because of his sons ties to Deutsche Bank and his son that personally handled trumps accounts with the bank...? Or was this an early recusal that we had no ideal about...
If SCOTUS protects Trump, then then we can say goodbye to their being ANY checks and balances on any president - EVER! And you can say ta-ta to our democracy. If SCOTUS votes show that Trump is NOT above the law, Trump's head will explode. watchandselltickets
Now do OBAMAGATE
We already know how this is going to play out. The Mad King has the government and judicial system stacked in his favor right now. Anything at this point in the sh1t show is futile, unfortunately.
Only if the Court rules for Trump. Otherwise, the rule of law pretty much stays the same.
I’m trying to be hopeful but I don’t feel hopeful
I think it's absurd that anyone thinks they have the right to see his taxes. He's only going to be president for a few years but this would be permanent!
He thinks he has all the power now. They must take a stand and force him to adhere to all laws, just like all citizens. He isn't a dictator or KING!
Wait for it... 'TOTAL WITCH HUNT!' Maybe realDonaldTrump can blame Obama for his tax evasion? (Maybe his adultery too?)
Those justices have been bought and paid for. The outcome will not surprise anyone...
This article is very poorly written and moronic. Just trying to sensationalize nonsense. It would be like me going down to my local courthouse and saying I want access to all of Obama’s financial transactions, because I think the gas station got approval because of him.
If they side with trump then we are in fact living in a dictatorship
every other president has had ZERO problem showing taxes and finances.....why does trump think hes entitled to hide everything from everyone? everytime we learn more about him....its shady and or corrupt.....i have zero doubt his taxes and finances are any different.
Nobody cares about his tax records. realDonaldTrump is an AMAZING POTUS
When can we expect the hard hitting coverage of the collapse of the Flynn case and the revelation that Obama appointees like Clapper were privately testifying there was no evidence of impropriety and then going on talk shows calling Trump a traitor?
Why aren’t you reporting on something REAL ? ObamaGate Spygate Obamagate
Open Joe Biden's sealed Senate records while you're at it.
Who really believed there will be a ruling against Trump?
5-4 in favor of Trump.
The U.S. Supreme Court doesn’t care about the constitution, or the law, or even the citizens. They only serve Trump. They are an enemy of democracy.
I'm old enough to remember when 'conservatives' thought the power of the executive should be limited Now? Republicans fall all over themselves to make Trump like a king, unaccountable to the law & congressional subpoenas
I'm nervous. Please remember SCOUTS you are part of the power of the people, not the King.
We are watching you John Roberts!
3 separate cases about one person's taxes? Why even have a lower court?
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