"I will consult with the legal department within Treasury, and I will comply with the law," Mnuchin said when asked by Texas Democratic Rep. Lloyd Doggett on whether he would release the returns.Democrats want Trump's tax returns. But where are they?Trump has refused to release his tax returns, breaking presidential precedent.
Since the early 1970s, most presidents have chosen to release their tax returns to the public for the years they serve in office and only while they hold office, which they are not required to do under the law. The practice began with Jimmy Carter, who ran and took office in the aftermath of Richard Nixon's tax scandal and Watergate.Then came Trump, who in 2016 became the first major candidate to refuse, citing an ongoing audit.
Keep fishing!! Hillary lost get over it!!
Thanks discount John Oliver
stevenmnuchin1 Really? If you follow through on this, it will make you the first (and only) member of the Trump Administration to voluntarily do so. Who knows? You might set a precedent.
stevenmnuchin1 Really? If you follow through on this, it will make you the first (and only) member of the Trump Administration to do so. Who knows? You might set a precedent.
Not all dirty hands are a sign of clean money. Follow the tax trail.
Why didn't they hand him the request at the hearing?
AltDept_of_VA That’s not a yes.
He'll huff and puff but he'll comply with the law. What are the odds that he also lies?
PaulaDuvall2 I have no hope of seeing this coming to fruition.
I see a light...
26 U.S. Code § 6103(f)(1) “Upon written request from the chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives, the Secretary SHALL furnish such committee with ANY RETURN or return information specified in such request.” Chairman is RepRichardNeal.
Does he even have a choice? The law is very clear.
The reality is that PresidentTrump isn't legally required to release his tax returns. The presidency is not a union job, so past precedence will not apply.
Liar, I will comply with the law, means, I'll do everything in my power to delay, deflect, and deceive as much as possible. Another Trump Lackey.
'I will comply with the law' (When said by Trump or one of his thugs) simply means, 'I will comply with the law but not until I do everything in my power to hide facts, obstruct justice, tamper with witnesses, harass political opponents, have Fox News lie for me and more.'
Every member of the House and Senate should have their tax returns released to the public also
Sure
Sure you're not above the law
Good. Then there should be zero delay when they’re requested.
mamabearcara143 Then release them!
JRubinBlogger Yay
JRubinBlogger That would quickly make him former Sec. of Treasury Mnuchin.
Trump's new enemy, every time someone complies with the authorities, they receive a nickname and are scum.... Let's take bets on what he'll be
Right...
No one cares
He didn't say which law. Natural Law? Trump Law? The Laws of the game of Soccer?
But ask for Pelosi, Waters and Blumenthal. Way too much net worth for Congressional salaries
Is this his way of starting the process of getting fired? Can't wait to see who the acting Treasury secretary will be, since that's the new norm..
JRubinBlogger For the record, Secretary Mnuchin, that's what laws are for!
JRubinBlogger Laws, right... those things 🙄
I don’t trust this grifter or anybody who works for King Grifter himself Donald Trump! DumpTrumpVoteForTheGrump TheGrumpyOldMan2020🇺🇸
JRubinBlogger Of course he will - no other choice.
JRubinBlogger It will be a bucket of ashes...
JRubinBlogger Counting down to the first tweet excoriating “Turncoat Steve” - in 3...2...1...
JRubinBlogger But then again, laws are no longer operative in TrumpWorld.
JRubinBlogger Deceptive: he said: “he will comply with the law and release them if the law requires it.” Seriously? He will find an interpretation of the law that suits NOT releasing them. TrumpCrimeSyndicate
I'll have to see it to believe it
JRubinBlogger That'll be the day.
JRubinBlogger What choice does he have?
. Hahaha..... He's a trump stooge. The law is of no concern. His job is to protect the Big Orange Baby Buffoon. .
JRubinBlogger Better demand it now...that surrogate Mnuchin will start shredding evidence.. Bunch of crooks!!!
JRubinBlogger There is no law compelling a president to show his taxes. It’s a tradition. We need to REQUIRE showing a presidential nominee to show their taxes....change the fucking law!
Also known as 'I will pretend not to see or understand the law until you make me comply with it.'
JRubinBlogger Like THIS will make everything Mnuchin has been doing forgiveable. It won't.
No shit
He’s got my vote!
No news on N. Korean embassy attack on Spain?
Sure you will!!!!
I would like for Brady to specify which law is being violated.
In july of 2024
I do not believe him
I really want this guy out of the WhiteHouse !
Why start now?
Yes and since there is NO law that compels a President to release their tax returns I guess CNN will just have to settle for their diapers being changed.....again.
So you want to see the tax returns of a billionaire who became a politician? A smart person would want to see the tax returns of politicians who became millionaires. Too bad there is no law requiring the president to release his tax returns.
CNN viewers are the dumbest voters in America. The last thing trump would have done is run for president knowing he broke the law. The dude has been in business for decades and in liberal states NY, DC and Chicago to even dare break Any tax laws.
Most Treasury Department regulations (The Law) require individual tax returns to be held in strict confidence. Sadly, for Mnuchin, there are actual acts of Congress (No, The REAL Law) that grant authority to review specific individual tax returns under specific circumstances.
Release Pelosi's too.
“Comply with the law” =/= “hand them over”.
Let's see if stevenmnuchin1 releases everything that is requested. I'll bet not. He is a Trump stooge.
Saying it, and actually doing it, are completely 2 different things. Is this just lip service? Will we see a major stall game? We will see .....
The problem with his statement is that there is no 'law' requiring Trump to release his taxes. Just because everyone else did it doesn't make it a law.
Coming from the man who “met” with Steve Wynn while in talks regarding regulations for tax breaks, (just a casual “Hi how ya doin”) I don’t take much stock in what he says. No conflicts of interest in this White House!
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FoxNews MSNBC Morning_Joe ChrisCuomo donlemon. About time to, its been over 3 years to get Donald Trump tax returns, which have been under audit this time!!!
Play on norms...I don’t believe there is a “law”.
Hey, why aren't you giving any time to the documents that are being released? Lisa Page and Peter Strzok docs are pretty important. 1 reference in 24hrs to it, and nothing today about Peter. Guys they aren't reporting on ALL the news and we're just accepting it. :(
WHOSE 'law'? TRUMP's? You have some working-knowledge of what he does to any and all who are 'disloyal' to him ... This should be fascinating!
Sure, man. Sure.
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