Trump Paid Minimal Income Taxes in 2016, 2017, Times Reports

The transcript discusses the political landscape leading up to the first presidential debate. It covers the President's response to the New York Times' report on his tax returns and the implications for middle-class voters. The discussion shifts to the current state of polls, highlighting Biden's lead nationally and the close race in battleground states. The stakes for President Trump are high, especially given his handling of the pandemic and the economy. The debate is expected to focus on key issues like the pandemic, economy, and Supreme Court nomination.

What is the main argument the President is expected to make regarding tax policies?

• That the wealthy should pay more taxes

• That taxes should be increased for everyone

• That tax policies should remain unchanged

• That the middle class should receive similar tax breaks as the wealthy

In the context of the upcoming debate, how are Biden and Trump positioned in the national polls?

• Trump is leading in battleground states

• Biden is significantly ahead in all states

• Both are tied in national polls

• Biden is ahead nationally, but battleground states are closely contested

What issue is currently ranked higher by voters according to most polls?

• Tax policies

• The economy

• Healthcare

• The pandemic

What is one of the main topics Joe Biden is expected to address during the debate?

• The President's foreign policy

• The President's education reforms

• The President's handling of the pandemic

• The President's environmental policies

Which recent nomination is expected to be a topic in the debate?

• Nomination of a new Federal Reserve Chair

• Nomination of a new Attorney General

• Nomination of a new Supreme Court Justice

• Nomination of a new Secretary of State