Trump Gets Last-Minute Stay After Being Ordered To Hand Over 8 Years Of Tax Returns

At a time when Donald Trump could really use a win, he was instead dealt another body blow on Monday, when a federal judge in Manhattan called the president's contention that he is immune from criminal investigations "repugnant to the nation’s governmental structure and constitutional values". The 75-page ruling meant the Manhattan district attorney’s office can subpoena eight years of Trump's personal and corporate tax returns. Trump appealed Monday's decision and was granted an emergency

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2 thoughts on “Trump Gets Last-Minute Stay After Being Ordered To Hand Over 8 Years Of Tax Returns”

As crooked and dishonest as he is, Trump knows the only way he can save his fraudulent “empire” is to assume the prerogatives of a king. Ain’t gonna work.

It seems to me that being immune to criminal investigations and court proceedings not only puts him above the law, but also suggests he’s above the Constitution as well. In effect, he’s saying he can do WHATEVER HE LIKES as President, without ANY repercussions… as if he were INFALLIBLE… Like the POPE… who represents GOD on Earth to get a sweet deal like THAT.