Trump Files Lawsuit To Block Subpoena For His Tax Returns

Trump Files Lawsuit To Block Subpoena For His Tax Returns

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President Trump's legal team filed a lawsuit against Mazars USA and Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance Jr. Vance subpoenaed eight years of Trump's tax returns as part of an investigation into the Trump Organization, including payments to Stormy Daniels. The lawsuit addresses constitutional issues, as Trump has refused to release his tax returns, citing an ongoing audit, though the IRS states audits don't prevent release.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are the defendants in the lawsuit filed by President Trump's legal team?

Cyrus Vance Jr. and Stormy Daniels

The Trump Organization and Mazars USA

Stormy Daniels and IRS Commissioner

Mazars USA and Cyrus Vance Jr.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is the focus of the investigation by the Manhattan District Attorney's office?

Payments allegedly made on Trump's behalf

Trump's business dealings in New York

The legality of Trump's election campaign

Trump's real estate transactions

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What constitutional issue is being addressed by the lawsuit?

The separation of powers

The legality of tax audits

The right to privacy in financial matters

The freedom of speech

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has President Trump stated about releasing his tax returns?

He will release them after an ongoing audit is finished.

He will never release them.

He will release them after his presidency.

He will release them if subpoenaed by Congress.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the IRS Commissioner say about audits and tax return releases?

Audits are irrelevant to tax return releases.

Audits are confidential and cannot be disclosed.

Audits must be completed before releasing tax returns.

Audits do not prevent the release of tax returns.