Trump’s 2005 tax return leak leaves more questions than answers
Trump’s 2005 tax return leak leaves more questions than answers
NICOLE HENSLEY - New York Daily News
The release of Trump’s 2005 1040 form is the second leak of its kind since Trump announced his White House bid. It tracks earnings from the same year Trump married Melania Trump, founded Trump University and was caught on a hot-mic advocating for s*xual assault. It states he paid $38 million in taxes and earned $150 million.
Trump declined to release his tax returns during the presidential campaign — the first major party candidate to do so in more than 40 years, citing an ongoing audit.
The document revealed Tuesday, while intriguing, leaves many unanswered questions about Trump’s wealth and financial dealings.
IS TRUMP FINANCIALLY COMPROMISED?
The origins of President Trump’s finances could likely be settled once and for all by releasing his tax returns. All presidential candidates have done so dating back to the Watergate-era. But Trump’s desperate attempts to keep his financial filings secret ahead of the November election — and after — only suggest he could have something to hide, such as financial ties to foreign governments. Such links could be used to influence real estate deals through the Trump Organization, and foreign and domestic affairs now that Trump is the U.S. President.
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NICOLE HENSLEY - New York Daily News
The release of Trump’s 2005 1040 form is the second leak of its kind since Trump announced his White House bid. It tracks earnings from the same year Trump married Melania Trump, founded Trump University and was caught on a hot-mic advocating for s*xual assault. It states he paid $38 million in taxes and earned $150 million.
Trump declined to release his tax returns during the presidential campaign — the first major party candidate to do so in more than 40 years, citing an ongoing audit.
The document revealed Tuesday, while intriguing, leaves many unanswered questions about Trump’s wealth and financial dealings.
IS TRUMP FINANCIALLY COMPROMISED?
The origins of President Trump’s finances could likely be settled once and for all by releasing his tax returns. All presidential candidates have done so dating back to the Watergate-era. But Trump’s desperate attempts to keep his financial filings secret ahead of the November election — and after — only suggest he could have something to hide, such as financial ties to foreign governments. Such links could be used to influence real estate deals through the Trump Organization, and foreign and domestic affairs now that Trump is the U.S. President.
READ MORE: http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/tru...
