Legal experts John Coffee and Susanne Craig discuss the implications of the Supreme Court ruling on Trump's tax returns, revealing insights into his financial affairs and potential impact on his reelection campaign. David Cay Johnston explains the lack of investigation into Trump's finances before his presidency.
The Supreme Court ruling emphasizes no one is above the law, requiring the president to reveal tax affairs to a US court.
Investigative journalists uncovered tax fraud schemes revealing Trump's history of financial deceptions and dubious dealings.
Deep dives
Historic Supreme Court Ruling on Trump's Tax Affairs
The Supreme Court ruling demands that the president reveal his tax affairs to a US court, emphasizing that no one is above the law. The court clarified that legitimate investigations can explore both personal and corporate accounts, despite presidential status. Democrats perceive this as a political triumph, contrasting with the president's views of a 'witch hunt'. The verdict sets the stage for deeper scrutiny into Mr. Trump's financial records.
Trump's Tax Evasion Strategies Exposed
Investigative journalists uncovered tax fraud schemes utilized by Donald Trump's family, revealing how hundreds of millions were funneled through deceitful practices. Complex financial transfers, inflated receipts, and undervalued assets helped Trump evade substantial tax obligations. The revelations highlight a history of financial maneuvers and questionable dealings within the Trump empire.
Implications of Further Tax Record Disclosures
Ongoing legal proceedings aim to compare Trump's public tax returns with intricate business records to pinpoint discrepancies potentially indicating tax fraud. Despite previous tax challenges, Trump used aggressive legal tactics to navigate investigations. The delay in exposing financial irregularities underscores the complexity of unraveling wealthy individuals' dubious financial behaviors.
The US Supreme Court has ruled that the US President's taxes cannot be withheld from a grand jury investigation - but what does it mean for his bid to keep his finances private and to get himself re-elected in November?
Ed Butler asks John Coffee, professor of law at New York's Columbia Law school, which legal team and which political party should be celebrating more over this complicated ruling.
Plus, New York Times investigative journalist Susanne Craig tells us what is already known about Mr Trump's tax affairs and the source of his wealth. And tax journalist David Cay Johnston explains why Mr Trump's finances were so little investigated before he became president.
(Picture: US President Donald Trump in the cabinet room of the White House; Credit: EPA/Samuel Corum)
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