Trump lawyers ask judge to dismiss suit for president's tax returns

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Donald Trump’s lawyers asked a federal judge to dismiss House Democrats’ lawsuit seeking to force him to turn over his federal tax returns

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Trump has steadfastly refused to disclose his tax information, defying a decades-old tradition of presidents voluntarily releasing their returns. In yet another suit, Trump is fighting a California law requiring him to produce his returns in order to appear on the state’s primary ballot. They argued that while the 1924 statute cited by Democrats stipulates the Treasury Department “shall” turn over any returns requested by the chairs of the tax committees, it does not include an enforcement mechanism explaining what happens if someone ignores the law.

 

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WTH? If Congress and the WH could settle this it would not have been taken to court. If dt is able to use the courts to hide behind our justice system is truly broken. The law clearly states that Congress has the right to see tax returns.

What is he so afraid of? Besides jail time of course.

Athansor11 There is a reason trump is fighting so hard to keep his taxes hidden! He knows if they ever get out,his con game is over!

President Trump, you disrespectful hacks

What the HELL is this guy hiding? It's hysterical.

That judge has to be so god damn pissed that Trump and his lawyers are arrogant enough to try and refuse compliance with this subpoena. I mean they have no valid argument none you don’t get to ignore subpoenas just because you feel like it

There is no settling there is only turning over the records. It's the law; it's non-negotiable.

Donald Trump’s lawyers asked a federal judge to dismiss House Democrats’ lawsuit seeking to force him to turn over his federal tax returns. Judge said first tell the truth about that weather map and we might have a deal.

He's avoiding paying all taxes. He has so much debt that it show's he's a massive failure at being a businessman. That's what his tax returns show. He's a failure.

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