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Other comments from the progressive wing of the Democratic wing of the party have attempted to make the Trump taxes issue not so much about him personally, but about the structure of the US economy and tax regime.
Senator Elizabeth Warren said that Trump was “taking advantage of a broken, corrupt, and unequal system that’s built for people like him to do what he did.”
This is about more than one man’s personal tax scams. Donald Trump is a liar, a cheater, and a crooked businessman, yes. But he’s also taking advantage of a broken, corrupt, and unequal system that’s built for people like him to do what he did.
Shock of shocks! Donald Trump, the self-proclaimed billionaire, received a $72.9 million tax refund from the IRS while not paying a nickel in federal income taxes in 10 out of 15 years.
Yep. Trump l-o-v-e-s corporate socialism for himself, rugged capitalism for everyone else.
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Not unexpectedly, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is one of the Democratic figures who has weighed in on Trump’s taxes overnight, comparing his $750 bill with the taxes she paid in the same years while working as a bartender.
In 2016 & ‘17, I paid thousands of dollars a year in taxes *as a bartender.*
Trump paid $750.
He contributed less to funding our communities than waitresses & undocumented immigrants.
Donald Trump has never cared for our country more than he cares for himself. A walking scam. https://t.co/VZChbp8htu
Even while declaring losses, he has managed to enjoy a lavish lifestyle by taking tax deductions on what most people would consider personal expenses, including residences, aircraft and $70,000 in hairstyling for television.
Last year Republicans blasted a firehose of hatred + vitriol my way because I treated myself to a $250 cut & lowlights on my birthday.
Where’s the criticism of their idol spending $70k on hairstyling?
Oh, it’s nowhere because they’re spineless, misogynistic hypocrites? Got it. https://t.co/xCQGwW7EK5
Continue reading…Six key findings from the Trump tax bombshellAnalysis: Will the New York Times taxes report sink Donald Trump?Judge temporarily blocks TikTok app store download banSign up for Fight to Vote – our weekly US election newsletter 11.19am BSTOther comments from the progressive wing of the Democratic wing of the party have attempted to make the Trump taxes issue not so much about him personally, but about the structure of the US economy and tax regime. Senator Elizabeth Warren said that Trump was “taking advantage of a broken, corrupt, and unequal system that’s built for people like him to do what he did.”This is about more than one man’s personal tax scams. Donald Trump is a liar, a cheater, and a crooked businessman, yes. But he’s also taking advantage of a broken, corrupt, and unequal system that’s built for people like him to do what he did.Shock of shocks! Donald Trump, the self-proclaimed billionaire, received a $72.9 million tax refund from the IRS while not paying a nickel in federal income taxes in 10 out of 15 years. Yep. Trump l-o-v-e-s corporate socialism for himself, rugged capitalism for everyone else.https://t.co/RUQxbxIXUE pic.twitter.com/ByWCvCc4n0 11.14am BSTNot unexpectedly, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is one of the Democratic figures who has weighed in on Trump’s taxes overnight, comparing his $750 bill with the taxes she paid in the same years while working as a bartender. In 2016 & ‘17, I paid thousands of dollars a year in taxes *as a bartender.*Trump paid $750.He contributed less to funding our communities than waitresses & undocumented immigrants.Donald Trump has never cared for our country more than he cares for himself. A walking scam. https://t.co/VZChbp8htuEven while declaring losses, he has managed to enjoy a lavish lifestyle by taking tax deductions on what most people would consider personal expenses, including residences, aircraft and $70,000 in hairstyling for television.Last year Republicans blasted a firehose of hatred + vitriol my way because I treated myself to a $250 cut & lowlights on my birthday.Where’s the criticism of their idol spending $70k on hairstyling?Oh, it’s nowhere because they’re spineless, misogynistic hypocrites? Got it. https://t.co/xCQGwW7EK5 Continue reading…