Donald Trump to Fight Release of Tax Returns, His Lawyer Says

[babylonsister]

Donald Trump to Fight Release of Tax Returns, His Lawyer Says
Attorney for former president objects to Treasury Department’s intention to turn over tax records to congressional committee
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Updated Aug. 2, 2021 6:55 pm ET


WASHINGTON—Former President Donald Trump will fight any move by the Treasury Department to turn over his tax returns to Congress, a lawyer for Mr. Trump said Monday, days after the Justice Department directed the agency to provide the documents to a House panel.

“There is no evidence of any wrongdoing here and I object to the release of the returns not only on behalf of my client but on behalf of all future holders of the office of the president of the United States,” said Ronald Fischetti, a lawyer for Mr. Trump.

The Treasury Department told a federal judge Friday it intended to comply with the House Ways and Means Committee’s request for the documents, in light of the Justice Department’s new opinion, but would give Mr. Trump a reasonable opportunity to raise objections. If the committee receives the records, it could release at least some of them to the public.

A judge asked the parties to lay out a time frame for written arguments by Wednesday. It could take months before the judge ultimately decides whether the Treasury Department must hand over the returns to Congress. That ruling could then be appealed.

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[Swede]

1. The lady doth protest too much, methinks.

nt

[OAITW r.2.0]

2. They can be released?

Whatcha hiding Donnie? What do you owe Russian investors? He told us they were under IRS review....I guess 40 years worth?

[DFW]

3. He WAS going to release them in 2016 just as soon as the audit was completed

Is he saying the audit isn’t completed? The Treasury Department, of which the IRS is a part, doesn’t seem to see any obstacle.

[BigmanPigman]

5. Don't forget he told us, "I'm smart"

and that's why he doesn't pay taxes during his debate with Hillary. He's "smart"...biggest lie ever told.

[napi21]

4. He's running out of courts to appeal to. Not sure, but I think he may only have the SCOTUS left

for appeal & I DOUBT they'd take that case.

[Maraya1969]

6. Trump already fought the release of his tax returns!!!!! When does it end??

[lagomorph777]

7. Garland had better not take his side this time.

[Bev54]

8. I hope the lawyer gets payment up front before filing.

[-misanthroptimist]

9. That is the way people with nothing to hide act, right?

Right?

C'mon, Donnie-boy! We wanna know how many rubles you sold us out for!

[LetMyPeopleVote]

10. TFG's attorneys need to make sure that they are paid in advanced

TFG will still them if he loses

[Kablooie]

11. Of course. They will never be released.

Trump seems to have an infinite amount of appeals available so nothing will be released while he's alive.

[Chainfire]

12. He just needs to delay for a couple of weeks until he is reinstated. ;)

Then he can claim executive privilege. Mike Lindell will become AG, MTG will head the FBI, and Gatez will be Secretary of Defense. All of the bases will be covered.