>

Should have been released before he ran.
remember, that is a dangerous two-way street!

That's right; if they can do this to him, they can do this to Biden!
What's that? Already voluntarily released before the election? Over 20 years worth without any gaps? And every other president since Nixon, too? >

Realistically, they're talking about Hunter Biden. 
Any anyone else that pisses them off and for whom they think they could gain political mileage by releasing the tax returns and screaming from the Fox News pulpit:  "isn't it WEIRD that John Smith earned $350k for CONSULTING! People are asking questions about whether this is legitimate." >

I mean, hunter Biden isn't an elected official, doesn't have a security clearance, isn't one of Biden's advisors.
Their hunter witch hunt just makes most people roll their eyes because hunter isn't in the public view and most people don't give a fuck about him. >

In fact, everybody recognizes Hunter is a flawed person, and everybody admires Joe Biden for his unwavering fatherly love for his son. >

Remember when republicans tried to blast Biden by sharing a VM he left for Hunter? All that was taken  away is that showing love to your son is alien to conservatives. >

Love is alien to them. >

Not quite. Love guns >

They don't love guns. They just tell them they do, to get them into bed. >

It's amazing how he can continue to charge his base when the DOJ seems to have enough to indict him and put him in jail with no bond. He's like the leader of the American Taliban. Mind boggling. >

Y'all Queda. >

Meal Team Six. >

I know this is repeated so often just because it's funny, but I really don't like this one because it implies these people are out of shape and harmless.  Sure, there are plenty of fat, stupid, incapable tacticool larpers out there, but for every one of them is an incredibly fit and trained psycho who has the gear and knows how to use it.  Probably ex-military, possibly even ex-special forces.  We should absolutely not underestimate these people >

These MAGA super soldiers you are inventing in your head are the same ones who just got convicted for Whitmer plot and J6. That’s literally their best. The vast majority of MAGA militants all share the same weakness: they can’t miss a meal. >

First off, I would love to have a genuine good faith discussion about this.  What makes you think I'm inventing them and what makes you think those fools are their best?  Their best aren't outing themselves as members of these crazy right wing militias, and they certainly aren't getting caught planning half-witted attempts at kidnapping governors.  What makes you think these guys are all addicted to food?  You can find plenty of the guys I'm talking about on youtube who are not in jail for insurrection, and have the weapons and the training to actually pull something terrible off.  Look up warrior poet society or garand thumb on youtube.  The warrior poet society guy is closer to those failed michigan militia people, but especially guys like garand thumb are potentially dangerous not only because they are skilled and well armed, but because they're doing a pretty good job of appearing apolitical.  There are hundreds more like them, and those are just the well known ones who have youtube channels with millions of followers.  If even 1% of their followers are as fit, skilled, and armed as they are, that could be a serious problem.  If I'm wrong (but I'm not), then no harm done, but if you're wrong, that could be a grievous oversight that could cost lives, so why keep promoting the idea they're all fat and incapable, even if you suspect it might be true? >

It's quite simple.
If they have the numbers, they don't need to be secret.
If they have to be secret, they don't have the numbers to do anything but one or two highly visible domestic terror acts.
It's a black and white proposition. Only a true sack of garbage proposes they are both too strong and too secret. >

That's an interesting preposition you've concocted there, but what are we actually even debating anymore?  I was just saying we should be careful about perpetuating the idea that these people are all too out of shape to do anything terrible.  It seems like you're admitting they could in fact do something terrible.  Oh, only one or two highly visible domestic terror acts, that's all?  Well golly gee, I sure feel foolish!  Those guys who bombed the Oklahoma federal building, killing 168 people were totally harmless, my bad.  I forgot those 168 people weren't actual people that we have to worry about because it was just one highly visible domestic terror act >

The ideal is zero casualties.
As a pragmatic matter you and I both know it will not and cannot turn out that way when dealing with white nationalism.
Is it normal for you to fret over shit you, and for that matter the government, has zero control of?
This isn't a good faith discussion, it's you having an anxiety attack. >

The second he said "I'd love to have a good-faith discussion about this" was a red flag for me. Its clear they were going to shit all over whatever you posited. >


In a statement sent to Newsweek, Trump warned that House Democrats "should have never" publicized the tax records—some of the most privately held documents in the nation—and that the U.S. Supreme Court "should have never approved it."
"It's going to lead to horrible things for so many people," Trump said. "The great USA divide will now grow far worse. The radical, left Democrats have weaponized everything, but remember, that is a dangerous two-way street!"

He really doesn't understand that all presidential nominees release their taxes voluntarily. He is just a gigantic dum dum. >


The great USA divide will now grow far worse. 

Yeah, between those of us who pay our fair share of taxes and those who don't. >

This part >


and cautioned that doing so would lead to public pressure for GOP lawmakers to go after the tax information of Democrats, like President Joe Biden's son, Hunter, once they take control of the House next week.

Hunter Biden, last time I checked, doesn't hold public office and is not an elected official. He's just some random guy off the street.
They might as well threaten to release Carrot Top's tax returns, nobody would likely give a damn. >

If they're going after kids, let's get all of Jared and Ivanka's tax returns, too.  I'm sure none of their corruption would be evident there. >

Well Jared held an office. So they should have already gone after him. >

The same Jared who those doing clearance investigations had concerns over granting him a clearance? But Trump-in-law ordered that clearance?
Yeah, that was always going to go well. >

It’s only dangerous if you do shady shit >

Oh no now the GOP will release Democrat legislature tax returns that the Democrats already released!  
What an assclown. >

It's almost like he doesn't pay attention to a fucking thing that's not him. >

Apparently he didn’t know the WH schedules were public either. Though at this point the man is a walking lie so idk >

Oh no...
Perhaps everyone in high governmental office (exec or legislative) should have their tax returns made public. 
Yes, please. Do that. >

He’s having a MAGA Tantrump again. >

A yugly big Trumpertantrum.  The yugest! >

Ugliest, both inside and out… >

Again republicans never seem to realize that things they think are terrible are actually fine with democrats. Hell, even previous republican presidents had released their tax returns. Saying "it is a two way street" is not really a threat. 
I know it might be hard to believe that democrats wabt people who commit fraud and are corrupt to be held accountable regardless of party. For some reason republicans think it is  or already to just play dumb and pretend everything is perfect. It is the trump part of zero accountability, they don't even know what that word even means. >

Exactly this. The two way street is treating everyone equally. Do I loathe Pelosi for using her power to “win” the stock market and gain wealth? Yup. She’s scum to me, and I’d like to see her held accountable, just like anyone else who has done the same. 
Don’t even get me started on the Panama Papers. >


Former President Donald Trump issued a warning to Democrats in response to the long-awaited release of his tax returns, reminding them that it's a "dangerous two-way street."

It's not dangerous for Biden. >

The correct headline: The Man-Child Throws Another Tantrum After His Feelings Got Another Boo Boo. >

Some poor maid definitely cleaning ketchup off the walls nightly now. >

Hopefully, just ketchup and not more. >


For decades, presidential candidates and officeholders have released their tax returns out of transparency and accountability. >

A dangerous two way street? It kinda sounds like tRump and the republicans are pissed that the Dems (for once) beat them to the punch. >

Shut the fuck up Donnie, you’re outta your element >

This aggression will not stand man >

Its not like the republiqans care about anyone cheating them, didnt they give him 240m to fight the steal, where did that go? >

Radical right has weaponized taxes. Public still pays for his security, he’s filed bankruptcy several times, lives in a castle by the golf course, his companies get subsidies, the man has found all the loopholes for shady business deals. Thinks it’s ok to use freedoms in American business system to cheat as many people out of their money. Including all U.S. citizens who pay taxes on a regular basis. How can the self proclaimed greatest business man loose millions of dollars or so and not pay taxes. I paid more taxes than he did. This is a sham of a man with no moral values. He knows he COULD do what he does. He has no ability to decide if he SHOULD do what he does. He is not a good person. >

Republicans have echoed Trump's warning that the release of his tax returns will open floodgates, and cautioned that doing so would lead to public pressure for GOP lawmakers to go after the tax information of Democrats, like President Joe Biden's son, Hunter, once they take control of the House next week.
Hunter Biden isn't in office, geniuses. Nor is he a nepotistic addition to Biden's advisors like some people surnamed "Trump" were for the orange shitgibbon. Just saying. >

Joe Biden released his taxes. If the Rs play this game and go after Hunter and anyone else with the surname Biden then I want to see BoBo’s, MGT’s, Gaetz’, Jordan’s and George Santos’. Open that can of worms, open it. You’ll nab some Ds, sho enuff but I suspect more Rs will be caught in Trump’s vindictive “dragnet”
DO EET >

The threat is specific to Hunter Boden’s taxes… and what would that do, exactly?  The President’s son has impropriety upon his taxes! clutches pearls >

I'm totally never going to vote for Hunter Biden again. >

Sounds like his diaper is full >

Trump is a criminal. He deserves to be locked up. Why would anybody be okay with him cheating on his taxes? This is why he never wanted them presented while he was president like every other president in the US who always presented their tax returns to the american public. >

Lol they warn that it's dangerous precedent and a two way street, yet fail to realize that Democrat candidates willingly release their tax returns because they aren't criminals trying to hide things. >

He's the only candidate who hasn't provided tax returns.  It's not a partison issue, it's a Trump issue. >

I've got a feeling future Republicans will follow Trump's lead and start being needlessly antagonistic on things like this just like trump was. They've been trained like dogs that their rabid base loves this culture war bs so they can make a circus with distractions like these rather than focus on actual real issues. >

Dude promised to release his tax returns on his own, but backed out because he claimed they were being audited. They were not being audited and never were audited. Then he puts out some statement about how he has some beautiful tax returns or some other weird shit, and yet he is still crying about their release. 
Like, what? >

It’s a 2 way street he says. Been driving the wrong way his whole life. >

“Kids, don’t cheat like I did. On my wives, family, businesses, education, elections, partners, taxes.  Why, there isn’t one thing that I haven’t cheated at or on.” >

“Or with” 🍻 >

Soooo...calling for violence again? Real subtle donny! >

I, for one, don’t give a shit who see’s my tax returns as long as my social security number is blotted out. But then again, I don’t have anything to hide or be ashamed of. >

Oh no! We wouldn't want to hold our elected officials accountable!.. Oh wait yes we do. >

I am perfectly content for all crooked politicians and tax cheats to be prosecuted, whatever their political affiliation or lack thereof.
By all means, audit the shit out of everyone holding political office and make their tax returns public.  Please. >

Should have been a law from Go:  If you want to be a 'public servant', expect to get put through the wringer.  Rank-and-file guys in the FBI get called on the carpet if they are late with a house payment; but Jared Kushner got to fuck his way into a security clearance. >

IF YOU RELEASE MY TAXES TO THE PUBLIC I WILL RELEASE YOURS TO THE PUb…..
…what  do mean he did that already? >

“Don’t you dare call it a cult”…says the guy still wearing a MAGA, still flying Trump flags and still* claiming the election was rigged 🙄🖕🏻
(So we’re clear, you’re not “the guy”. It’s more of a general “the guy”…like my neighbor)
Edit: your/you’re 🙄 >

Both. He has no idea how things work and relies on his cult to be stupider than he is. >

If you do not pay your taxes you do NOT support the troops!  If you do not pay your taxes you do NOT support the military! If you do not pay your taxes you do NOT care about border security.  If you do not pay your taxes you do NOT believe in the US constitution.  This Trump idiot bragged he never pays taxes......  he is not a patriotic  member of the USA. >

Man baby throwing a tantrum says what? >

And the Republicans are threatening to release the taxes that Joe Biden willingly releases every year. I'm sure he's shaking in his boots. >

I'm guessing Biden's were actually audited annually by law (2020 & 2021), whereas Trump's was not ... fancy that. >

And Obama's were all 8 years. >

Democratic nor former Republican candidates had to be forced to release their own returns. They did it willingly and, with hope, will continue the tradition Trump couldn’t bring himself to do because he’s a shady con man. >

Releasing them is nice but closing all these loopholes the wealthy get to take advantage of at our expense should be a priority. >

Imagine if Obama had made threats about releasing his taxes.
Every president has had no issue with their taxes being public.
Only a grifting, lying scammer would make threats.
And millions of people still want this orange piece of shit to be their dictator. WTF????? >

Hey! If there’s just a CHANCE i might be held accountable for just one of my HUNDREDS of crimes, just THINK what could happen to you guys, the lowly serfs!! Dangerous two way street! >

Maybe it is time to make public all income tax returns for all citizens, similar to Finland. >

When are we going to arrest tRump for the classified docs at MAL? >

You’re a public official. I say ANYONE in office of any level is to release at least 5 years of their taxes maximum 10 years. >

Wasn’t he going to release them himself? He said so many times. >

"Once the audit is over!  Jesus, how many times I gotta lie to you guys before you get it!?" >

Yeah, every president since Nixon has made their tax returns public, but Donald Trump's tax returns being made public will lead to the downfall of the republic.
Sure.  Okay. >

Nah.  He just issued a common whine.  Ugh. >

He assumes everyone else is involved with the same shady deals HIS tax returns reveal. They wouldn’t be out there if he had done what all recent presidents have. If he had released them when asked 6 years ago they probably wouldn’t be public today. Biden has already released his and the next president will too. It will not be a wannabe autocrat like D Trump. >

“Dangerous”? I mean, what is he going to do, have his dull-witted minions attack the government? Oh, wait…never mind. >

The innocent have nothing to fear, while the guilty fight tooth and nail to prevent their tax returns being released. >

While I think his tax returns are a non-issue, I do agree with some of the actions the politicians have taken. What I'm specifically seeing is the GOP refusing to testify before the House committee investigating Jan 6. So a precedent has been set, if you are a politician or connected to a politician you can refuse to testify. And then if you are forced to testify, they plead the Fifth. So now every investigation by Congress becomes this standoff. 
For example, if Hillary Clinton would have taken the same actions as Trump and associated during the Benghazi investigations, we are certain the Republican leadership would be screaming "What is she covering up!", "This proves she's guilty and only criminals plead the Fifth".
So correctly criminal Trump, the whole political environment has changed, not by the release of his taxes, but by the politicians.  Somehow this is going to be the end of the two party system, and I wouldn't be surprised by it being driven by some politician who refuses to go through the scanner on entering the Capital and then pulling a weapon and shooting someone across the aisle. Can we see it being someone who has no moral issues about multiple lies on their resume, taking it to the next level, because no one holds them to a standard of decency, or hiding behind the 'D' or the 'R' beside their name? >

How long is this turd going to circle the drain? >

Gonna need a bigger roto-rooter >

This fucking punk >

This after endless promises from Trump that he would of course release his returns "soon". >

Yes, it is ‘dangerous’ to elect a complete fraud who promised to release his tax returns - which would’ve revealed what a complete fraud he is - and didn’t. Of all Trump’s failed promises, this is the one that lead to all the rest. He’s been a complete fraud from day one. 
If everyone in 2016 had known the truth, that he was not a successful businessman, that he was a financial failure whose wealth depended on a TV show and an enormous inheritance, I have no doubt how the 2016 election would’ve turned out. >

It shouldn’t have had to come to this. 
The norm is for presidential candidates to release their taxes.  Trump promised to do so but lied. 
The check for that bad behavior should have been the GOP rejecting him.  They didn’t.  
The check for that should have been voters rejecting trump and the gop in general.  Too many didn’t and he got elected in 2016.  
So here we are and I’m fine with it.  Candidates should have to release their taxes. I’m all for that regardless of parties. >

Bring it on fuckhead. You've got way more to hide than we do. >

There's nothing "dangerous" about this at all.  Trump is the only POTUS candidate this has ever applied to..  All the others, regardless of party affiliation, have provided their tax returns... >

His tax returns say this:

For example, in 2020, Trump appeared to owe nothing in taxes, the report showed. That was thanks to Trump claiming $15 million in business losses, which resulted in him having negative $4 million in adjusted gross income. Trump then claimed a $5 million refund. 

Did he actually get the refund? >

Very simple.   F  him ! >

Biden's son is not a politician, therefore Trump says GOPs are gonna go after non-politician private citizens tax returns cause a politician had their tax records disclosed. >

How is it a “dangerous two way street” when all of the other Presidents already released their tax returns? >

Data is beautiful because it’s void of his bullshit. He can say one thing but his return will say the truth. >

I feel like also selling US nuclear secrets and giving up a record number of CIA informants is also a dangerous two way street but go off >

I say good… make everyone’s tax return public! I say pass a law and require everyone’s basic tax info to be to disclosed and posted publicly in a database: income claimed, losses claimed, tax credits received, and taxes paid. >

Ok, nacho, keep up with the hollow threats. We're all very scared and take you very seriously. /s >

I thought important secret documents could just be anywhere and that it wasn’t a big deal? I mean, top secret stuff in a broom closet? No big deal.
But tax returns, something every president in modern times did with no issue, now that’s a bridge too far!
This guy needs a prison cell, 3 hots and a cot. >

Listening to the “Ultra” podcast right now, you’d think it was about Trump but it happened in the 40s with Christian Nationalists and America First people trying to overthrow the govt. >

Honestly, yeah, if I was a Democrat, I would be like bring it on down. What is he honestly going to do besides play more golf and dine with Holocaust deniers? Is he going to run for office against them? Okay, that sounds fine too. >

He is going to demand the Democrats re-release all their tax records? >

OK, Boomer. >

Every time the asshole under his nose is moving it's a lie. >

Anyone running for state wide or federal office should be required to release their taxes. The end. >

Y’all can’t hide forever people who do things like this are con artist no better than thieves while the poor man pays all his fair share there are lots of wealthy people like him with back doors to taxes and it needs to be handled. >

So sick of this loser not being indicted >

Trump is little better than the common wife beater, standing over a body he broke screaming, "why do you make me hurt you?!" >

What in gods name is he blathering about? >

What’s trumps complaint about closely held documents? Man can’t keep a secret only steals them. >

Democrats: "Unfortunately, against our wishes, Trump is right about one thing. It IS a two-way street. By forcing the release of Trumps tax returns, we have inadvertently cornered ourselves. We are now forced to.... *checks notes* ....re-release Biden's tax returns. This is indeed a dark day for America" >

Idk if this is the best place to vent this but fuck it. anyone who looks at the collection of failsons, sycophants, bigots, and fascists that surround and are part of trump's team and goes yea "that's my guy" is no better than the people who supported the Nazis and should be treated the same. >

Will he force Biden to publish his as well? wait… >

Can't believe you don't know that those have been released... by Biden >

Apparently you missed the class on sarcasm. >

I taught the class…
Can confirm ebcreasoner was indeed absent… >

I think everyone's tax returns should be public. >

You mean Republicans will now start making Democrats release their taxes? Sounds like blow-back time! >

All Democrats running for president already release their tax returns. >

How dare President Biden releases his tax returns!
Thanks Obama! >

Pretty sure Biden has released his tax forms and has been audited ever year by the IRS as per the statute, which Trump somehow avoided doing, hmmm…So just another old man yelling at the cloud, empty threat in my book. >

He’s a wish.com wanna be Putin Shit Smear. >

DJT is always threatening those who cross him… such as issuing a “dangerous” warning after his tax returns were released ⬆️.
If others are also in the same boat as DJT, so be it.
Then those politicians who have also failed to report their income taxes correctly, are also subject to investigation for income tax evasion (swindling), especially members of good ole GOP. >

Bet >

Weaponization is wrong! I'm going to use the same weapon! >

As the one black guy in ‘Stripes’ would say… “Ooohhh”!!!