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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWaPo: "House Democrats must now decide how forcefully to respond" to Mnuchin
The letter repeatedly cast doubt on the motivations of Democrats in seeking the tax return information. Mnuchin served as Trumps finance chairman during the 2016 presidential campaign and Trump has already signaled he does not want the information released, but multiple legal scholars have said they dont see much precedent for Mnuchin to ignore the congressional inquiry.
Neal has twice formally requested the tax returns from Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Charles Rettig, and the latest deadline was Tuesday at 5 p.m. Mnuchin has responded to both requests with a letter of his own, saying more time was needed while also casting doubt as to why Democrats are seeking the records in the first place.
House Democrats must now decide how forcefully to respond. They could wait until May 6, or move more aggressively and subpoena the records under a 1924 law that appears to give them access to virtually any tax return. A number of House Democrats have accused the White House of stalling and implored their colleagues to ratchet up pressure.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/treasury-likely-to-defy-tuesday-deadline-to-turn-over-trump-tax-returns/2019/04/23/daa7da46-653e-11e9-82ba-fcfeff232e8f_story.html
Firestorm49
(4,028 posts)malaise
(268,635 posts)Please. The Con will ditch him and go after his wife.
fightforjustice9
(11 posts)gratuitous
(82,849 posts)There's no discretion here for the Treasury Secretary; it doesn't matter why the Committee (not just the Democrats) made the request, the statute is unequivocal on the IRS's obligation to turn over the requested returns. The Committee doesn't need a legislative reason and the law doesn't just "appear to give" the committee authorization, it clearly does give three specific congressional committees (one joint committee, one Senate committee, and one House committee) that power. Mnuchin is stalling, abusing his authority, and obstructing the committee.
DFW
(54,268 posts)And send federal marshals to round him up until he produces what was subpoenaed. And then, Id say that Mnuchin cant be released until an audit is completedan audit that will take exactly as long as the « audit » that Trump claims prevented him from releasing them so far.
NCjack
(10,279 posts)Dear Mnuc,
I am ready to pursue you for the rest of my life, for the purpose of sending you to prison and collecting all fines that are due.
Chairman Neal.
shanny
(6,709 posts)"shall"