Today, Explained Supreme Tax Court
Jul 9, 2020
Ian Millhiser, a Supreme Court reporter for Vox, provides keen insights into the court's significant recent rulings, especially regarding Trump’s tax returns. He discusses the implications of legal battles surrounding presidential accountability and the vital tradition of tax disclosure. Millhiser highlights bipartisan support for accessing a former president’s financial records and the ongoing clash between Congress and the former administration. Listeners will gain a deep understanding of the Supreme Court's political dynamics and the quest for transparency in governance.
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Tax Transparency
- Presidential tax return release has become a modern tradition.
- This transparency helps ensure the president acts in the country's best interest, not their own.
Trump's Refusal
- Trump broke with tradition, refusing to release his tax returns during the 2016 campaign.
- He cited ongoing audits and business complexity as reasons.
Tax Issue Subsided
- The tax return issue subsided during Trump's first two years.
- This was due to the Republican-controlled House and Senate.