'That was a surprise' What we learned from Trump's revealed tax returns

Andrea Mitchel spoke with New York Times Investigative Reporter David Farenthold and former U.S. attorney Barbara McQuade about the revelations in Trump's revealed tax returns.


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[traildoggy]

Multiple years of tax returns should be a mandatory part of the paperwork required to officially declare a presidential campaign. File them on day number one.

[iandurling]

That was a "Surprise" ; He has no ethics, integrity, or honesty. What's the surprise??

[johndurant]

In the debates he was “releasing his taxes momentarily”, but now it’s “unconstitutional”.

[bigredd]

what a surprise the man who was fined for running dodgey charity and university lies about giving to charity lol

[dera]

The past four months, a neighbor down the street had a Trump 2024 display on the front porch. One American flag surrounded by four Trump flags (All at the same height). Just before the tax return release, to the public, that neighbor changed the flag display to one American flag, One "Don't tread on me" flag, and one POW flag.

Yes, this is having an impact on Trump support.

[frankjones]

Way back when he was campaigning he said he wanted to show everyone his tax forms, but he could not because he was under audit. Now he is saying they were illegally obtained and leaked? He should be happy that they were finally released like he wanted to do from the beginning. 🎉😊

[mountainfisher]

I CAN'T Truly Believe ANYONE Would Be Surprised By ANY Of This.

[traviswebb]

Every politician and judge need to be required to release tax returns before elections and being appointed.

[MrBangTwo]

He keeps saying they shouldn’t have released them, but hasn’t EVERY other President provided their tax returns prior to entering office? So why shouldn’t he be held to the same standard?

[Badgermilk-zcwy]

The only thing that surprises me about Trump's tax returns is the fact I paid more in taxes than a "billionaire" for 3 out of the six most recent years.

[Noneya]

He had great success as in not paying his taxes

[marcelleclair]

How did Trump manage to amass a small fortune? He started with a big one.

[Civileyez]

Funny how the lawbreakers try to hide behind the law when they get caught.

[Astrid-jtcd]

My father was one of the main accountants for the NYC income tax bureau and he said all the ultra wealthy did this. He told me that one of the major banks put down on their taxes that they made only ten thousand dollars. My father was appalled by this and went after all of them to pay their fair share and brought in millions of dollars in back taxes for the city. He said six lawyers came in and he pounded his fist and said I'm following the law

[jwanie]

After everything else that’s been revealed about Donald, this unfortunately doesn’t surprise me at all

[toddcraner]

Ok his tax's show he lost $15 million one year, $24 million another year where is the amazing success?

[paulbird]

" I had great success ". Yes my father left me a fortune, unfortunately with bad business decisions I lost most of the money.

[michelejohnson]

The only thing that would surprise me about Trump is he would tell the truth for once !!!

[rowanmorrigan]

😂 love it when the personality disorders go off!!! Fantastic!!!!

[deevalerie]

The U.S Supreme Court itself ruled to allow Trump's tax returns to be released. Also, certain Congressional Committees are LEGALLY entitled to have all Presidents's tax returns.