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George II

(67,782 posts) Mon Feb 22, 2021, 09:45 AM Feb 2021

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Supreme Court won't halt Trump tax record turnover [View all]

Source: Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a significant defeat for former President Donald Trump, the Supreme Court is declining to step in to halt the turnover of his tax records to a New York state prosecutor.

The court’s action Monday is the apparent culmination of a lengthy legal battle that had already reached the high court once before.

Trump’s tax records are not supposed to become public as part of prosecutors’ investigation, but the high court’s action is a blow to Trump because he has for so long fought on so many fronts to keep his tax records shielded from view. The ongoing investigation the records are part of could also become an issue for Trump in his life after the presidency. Trump has called it “a fishing expedition” and “a continuation of the witch hunt — the greatest witch hunt in history.”

Read more: https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-us-supreme-court-courts-3aee14146906351ee9dd34aa7b6f4386

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Supreme Court won't halt Trump tax record turnover [View all] George II Feb 2021 OP

Here you go Montauk6 Feb 2021 #1

Thanks. I changed the source to Associated Press, who had it up earlier. George II Feb 2021 #5

Is there anything about what the vote was? Or was this not before the full court? oldsoftie Feb 2021 #61

That's going to put a damper on his CPAC speech. gab13by13 Feb 2021 #2

Or he'll play the Persecution Card Montauk6 Feb 2021 #11

The CPAC agenda has been circulating on Twitter. Initech Feb 2021 #49

"Presumptive 2024 Republican nominee" and "potential convicted felon" Miles Archer Feb 2021 #18

This is the Manhattan DA, Cy Vance, not SDNY DeminPennswoods Feb 2021 #35

😎 IrishAfricanAmerican Feb 2021 #3

So this goes to a Grand Jury. You know what they say about Grand Juries?..... Jack from Charlotte Feb 2021 #21

WHOOPY DOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! bluestarone Feb 2021 #4

"the greatest witch hunt in history." Such subliminal flattery! bucolic_frolic Feb 2021 #6

Woot! soothsayer Feb 2021 #7

Maybe it will prove useful, but I'd bet it doesn't produce any info that is not known. Hoyt Feb 2021 #8

Known and proven in a court of law are different things Alpeduez21 Feb 2021 #23

Becoming legally liable maybe, finally. efhmc Feb 2021 #28

Becoming legally liable Alpeduez21 Feb 2021 #34

He'll never be prosecuted. Might have to pay some additional taxes, but prosecutors aren't likely Hoyt Feb 2021 #36

That's what Al Capone thought, too (nt) Alpeduez21 Feb 2021 #42

He will appeal at some other level of the system. Just wait. NT SayItLoud Feb 2021 #9

I'm curious to what other level could he appeal? Alpeduez21 Feb 2021 #43

Scotus is it...he lost. Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #46

Damage control will begin the rationalization. JohnnyRingo Feb 2021 #10

Yes. ancianita Feb 2021 #17

Being "Smart" About Taxes... mezame Feb 2021 #33

How much was Russia involved in his finances. Loans, etc. fwvinson Feb 2021 #50

His taxes likely wouldnt show that. oldsoftie Feb 2021 #60

It will matter how far back the records go FakeNoose Feb 2021 #12

8 years worth of returns, iirc, DeminPennswoods Feb 2021 #37

About damn time. TNNurse Feb 2021 #13

OMG! ananda Feb 2021 #14

Take THAT to CPAC, trumpcult!! ancianita Feb 2021 #15

I am so excited!!! Karma13612 Feb 2021 #16

This could be huge for the entire free world... Jon King Feb 2021 #19

K&R Justice matters. Feb 2021 #20

Hey Russia are you listening, your playmate is fucked........... turbinetree Feb 2021 #22

I hope Vance has good body guards and protection. Don't trust the tRump cronies! Ziggysmom Feb 2021 #24

It's a funny world AverageOldGuy Feb 2021 #25

I'd add FLINO. Not sure about the lady part in any case. yonder Feb 2021 #32

Are you all talking about her artificial kidneys? efhmc Feb 2021 #39

Those kidneys and any other bits that would be routinely exposed. For pay. yonder Feb 2021 #65

Can someone please clarify ... Silver1 Feb 2021 #26

They may finally be released after the FP'd death as part of probate. That will be another 20+yrs, efhmc Feb 2021 #40

Thanks. Silver1 Feb 2021 #56

Hunt over. SergeStorms Feb 2021 #27

From The Guardian nitpicker Feb 2021 #29

Looks like Donnie isn't Dr. T Feb 2021 #30

Lock Him Up! stevil Feb 2021 #31

The beginning of the end, the last act, 2 outs in the bottom of the 9th.... TheRickles Feb 2021 #38

Just woke up and read this pandr32 Feb 2021 #41

He still has one possible escape clause, bluescribbler Feb 2021 #44

Before this day is over, Qrump will claim without proof KS Toronado Feb 2021 #45

Accountability Mr 45. Roc2020 Feb 2021 #47

*cue MAGA heads exploding Kingsman style* Initech Feb 2021 #48

i'm just wondering how many other frivolous lawsuits his team will file to stall/delay the release onetexan Feb 2021 #51

Perhaps it is a witch hunt. Perhaps he *is* a witch. BobTheSubgenius Feb 2021 #52

I hope they catch a lot of fish and witches! NurseJackie Feb 2021 #53

Thought you'd get way with it Donny boy? Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Feb 2021 #54

"NOT THIS TIME ...DONNY BOY." (I had to add to your post, no offense meant) Stuart G Feb 2021 #55

Trump offers a opposing legal opinion... brooklynite Feb 2021 #57

Captain Queeg couldn't have written that any better. George II Feb 2021 #58

better hang on this, he might need it for butt wipe in jail !!! monkeyman1 Feb 2021 #64

Amusing to see Trump cultist expressing their disappointment in Trump's judge picks Sapient Donkey Feb 2021 #59

Why is djt fighting so much to not REVEAL his taxes? My gut instincts as an auditor tells me that SWBTATTReg Feb 2021 #62

Get those damn returns in a PDF--PDQ!!! Bengus81 Feb 2021 #63

That's HUGE.. I bet the Traitor Cha Feb 2021 #66