Trump Sues to Block Release of his Financials

[MAGAman]

Why Is Trump So Worried About His Finances Going Public? – Rolling Stone

"On Monday, the president went so far as to sue House Oversight Committee Chairman Elijah Cummings (D-MD), as well as his own accounting firm, in an attempt to block a subpoena of Trump’s accounting firm...."

"Cummings initially wrote Mazers USA, the accounting firm in question, seeking Trump’s financial records on March 20th, weeks after the president’s former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, testified publicly before the Oversight Committee that Trump had lied about his finances in an effort to mislead lenders.

"The company responded, Cummings said, by requesting a 'friendly' subpoena to formalize the process, after which it planned to comply with Congress.

"Last week, Trump’s attorneys tried to pressure Mazers USA into not honoring a subpoena from Cummings, writing that it 'would not be valid or enforceable.'"

Ready for the good part?

Trump wants Democrats to pay his legal bills in this obfuscation.

Is it simply taken for granted that this president holds himself above all legal accountability and Republicans will inevitably support him to the hilt?

Lets see your financial records. If you have any.

 

[MAGAman]

Its happening in broad daylight, as well as back channels. You must be blind to not see it.

Tramp is not a private person anymore, he is the US Potus, nothing private about that as you are aware of the Starr report aren't you, reads like a "Nasty Novel". Even talking about how Clinton touched Lewinski's breasts and how he stuck a cigar up her vagina.

TDS doesn't seem to be working out for you.

Trumps exoneration is tough on you. I get it.

Try a drink-box of chocolate milk and some soothing music

Trump won because he's smarter than the haters you support.

 

[Cellblock2429]

Why Is Trump So Worried About His Finances Going Public? – Rolling Stone

"On Monday, the president went so far as to sue House Oversight Committee Chairman Elijah Cummings (D-MD), as well as his own accounting firm, in an attempt to block a subpoena of Trump’s accounting firm...."

"Cummings initially wrote Mazers USA, the accounting firm in question, seeking Trump’s financial records on March 20th, weeks after the president’s former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, testified publicly before the Oversight Committee that Trump had lied about his finances in an effort to mislead lenders.

"The company responded, Cummings said, by requesting a 'friendly' subpoena to formalize the process, after which it planned to comply with Congress.

"Last week, Trump’s attorneys tried to pressure Mazers USA into not honoring a subpoena from Cummings, writing that it 'would not be valid or enforceable.'"

Ready for the good part?

Trump wants Democrats to pay his legal bills in this obfuscation.

Is it simply taken for granted that this president holds himself above all legal accountability and Republicans will inevitably support him to the hilt?

I hate to break it to you, but members of Congress don’t have rights to people’s financial and business records. If a law is broken, it’s up to law enforcement or the FBI to investigate, not some community organizers who worship Karl Marx.

I hate to break it to you, but members of Congress don’t have rights to people’s financial and business records. If a law is broken, it’s up to law enforcement or the FBI to investigate, not some community organizers who worship Karl Marx.

The 1924 law Dems may tap to see Trump's tax returns - CNNPolitics

"Donald Trump has reneged on a promise he made nearly four years ago to release his tax returns publicly. By keeping his returns hidden, he has broken the precedent every president and major party nominee for president has followed over the past 40 years. His actions also heighten concerns about what he could be hiding...."

"But the law could not be clearer: Congress’ tax committees have the authority to obtain Trump’s tax returns on request—and the U.S. Treasury Department has no basis for refusing. Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin would be violating the law if he directs the IRS to stonewall Congress."

President Trump Cannot Hide His Tax Returns From Congress - Center for American Progress

violates his privacy rights.

violates his privacy rights.

His privacy rights don't extend to legitimate investigations of money laundering charges anymore than yours or mine.
26 U.S. Code § 6103 - Confidentiality and disclosure of returns and return information

/—-/ When was Trump charged with money laundering? Link please.

 

[georgephillip]

Why Is Trump So Worried About His Finances Going Public? – Rolling Stone

"On Monday, the president went so far as to sue House Oversight Committee Chairman Elijah Cummings (D-MD), as well as his own accounting firm, in an attempt to block a subpoena of Trump’s accounting firm...."

"Cummings initially wrote Mazers USA, the accounting firm in question, seeking Trump’s financial records on March 20th, weeks after the president’s former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, testified publicly before the Oversight Committee that Trump had lied about his finances in an effort to mislead lenders.

"The company responded, Cummings said, by requesting a 'friendly' subpoena to formalize the process, after which it planned to comply with Congress.

"Last week, Trump’s attorneys tried to pressure Mazers USA into not honoring a subpoena from Cummings, writing that it 'would not be valid or enforceable.'"

Ready for the good part?

Trump wants Democrats to pay his legal bills in this obfuscation.

Is it simply taken for granted that this president holds himself above all legal accountability and Republicans will inevitably support him to the hilt?

This is nothing more than a FISHING EXPEDITION...

In order for the House financial committee to obtain the tax records they must produce evidence of a crime and or legitimate legislative need. You have neither... You can now Fuck Off

In order for the House financial committee to obtain the tax records they must produce evidence of a crime and or legitimate legislative need. You have neither... You can now Fuck Off

Mnuchin postpones decision on handing over Trump tax returns

"The request for Trump's tax filings is but one of many oversight efforts launched by Democrats after taking back the House in last fall's midterms. Neal is relying on a 1920s-era law that says the IRS 'shall furnish' any tax return requested by the chairmen of key House and Senate committees."

In spite of what you're hearing in your echo chamber, Trump is NOT above the law (anymore)

Bwhaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

There are requirements/rules that must be followed. You cant just say you want to see them you fucking idiot!

Bwhaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

There are requirements/rules that must be followed. You cant just say you want to see them you fucking idiot!

Here is the only applicable requirement/rule that must be followed:

President Trump Cannot Hide His Tax Returns From Congress - Center for American Progress

"Upon written request from the chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives, the chairman of the Committee on Finance of the Senate, or the chairman of the Joint Committee on Taxation, the Secretary [of the Treasury] shall furnish such committee with any return or return information specified in such request, except that any return or return information which can be associated with, or otherwise identify, directly or indirectly, a particular taxpayer shall be furnished to such committee only when sitting in closed executive session unless such taxpayer otherwise consents in writing to such disclosure.4"

Don't take it personally.
The rule applies equally to all Americans, even those who were born rich.

Tax authorities probe how Trump was ‘earning’ $200,000 a year aged THREE, became a millionaire at eight and was given hundreds of millions by his father, after Fred Trump’s tax returns leak – Washington News Line

 

[georgephillip]

Why Is Trump So Worried About His Finances Going Public? – Rolling Stone

"On Monday, the president went so far as to sue House Oversight Committee Chairman Elijah Cummings (D-MD), as well as his own accounting firm, in an attempt to block a subpoena of Trump’s accounting firm...."

"Cummings initially wrote Mazers USA, the accounting firm in question, seeking Trump’s financial records on March 20th, weeks after the president’s former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, testified publicly before the Oversight Committee that Trump had lied about his finances in an effort to mislead lenders.

"The company responded, Cummings said, by requesting a 'friendly' subpoena to formalize the process, after which it planned to comply with Congress.

"Last week, Trump’s attorneys tried to pressure Mazers USA into not honoring a subpoena from Cummings, writing that it 'would not be valid or enforceable.'"

Ready for the good part?

Trump wants Democrats to pay his legal bills in this obfuscation.

Is it simply taken for granted that this president holds himself above all legal accountability and Republicans will inevitably support him to the hilt?

I hate to break it to you, but members of Congress don’t have rights to people’s financial and business records. If a law is broken, it’s up to law enforcement or the FBI to investigate, not some community organizers who worship Karl Marx.

I hate to break it to you, but members of Congress don’t have rights to people’s financial and business records. If a law is broken, it’s up to law enforcement or the FBI to investigate, not some community organizers who worship Karl Marx.

The 1924 law Dems may tap to see Trump's tax returns - CNNPolitics

"Donald Trump has reneged on a promise he made nearly four years ago to release his tax returns publicly. By keeping his returns hidden, he has broken the precedent every president and major party nominee for president has followed over the past 40 years. His actions also heighten concerns about what he could be hiding...."

"But the law could not be clearer: Congress’ tax committees have the authority to obtain Trump’s tax returns on request—and the U.S. Treasury Department has no basis for refusing. Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin would be violating the law if he directs the IRS to stonewall Congress."

President Trump Cannot Hide His Tax Returns From Congress - Center for American Progress

violates his privacy rights.

violates his privacy rights.

His privacy rights don't extend to legitimate investigations of money laundering charges anymore than yours or mine.
26 U.S. Code § 6103 - Confidentiality and disclosure of returns and return information

/—-/ When was Trump charged with money laundering? Link please.

/—-/ When was Trump charged with money laundering? Link please.

Why would you think filing charges precedes an official investigation?

 

[Cellblock2429]

I hate to break it to you, but members of Congress don’t have rights to people’s financial and business records. If a law is broken, it’s up to law enforcement or the FBI to investigate, not some community organizers who worship Karl Marx.

I hate to break it to you, but members of Congress don’t have rights to people’s financial and business records. If a law is broken, it’s up to law enforcement or the FBI to investigate, not some community organizers who worship Karl Marx.

The 1924 law Dems may tap to see Trump's tax returns - CNNPolitics

"Donald Trump has reneged on a promise he made nearly four years ago to release his tax returns publicly. By keeping his returns hidden, he has broken the precedent every president and major party nominee for president has followed over the past 40 years. His actions also heighten concerns about what he could be hiding...."

"But the law could not be clearer: Congress’ tax committees have the authority to obtain Trump’s tax returns on request—and the U.S. Treasury Department has no basis for refusing. Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin would be violating the law if he directs the IRS to stonewall Congress."

President Trump Cannot Hide His Tax Returns From Congress - Center for American Progress

violates his privacy rights.

violates his privacy rights.

His privacy rights don't extend to legitimate investigations of money laundering charges anymore than yours or mine.
26 U.S. Code § 6103 - Confidentiality and disclosure of returns and return information

/—-/ When was Trump charged with money laundering? Link please.

/—-/ When was Trump charged with money laundering? Link please.

Why would you think filing charges precedes an official investigation?

/——/ lack of probable cause. Otherwise the loser democRATs could run endless investigations against anyone who opposes them.

 

[MAGAman]

In spite of what you're hearing in your echo chamber, Trump is NOT above the law (anymore)

IOW: "We REALLLLLLLLLY got Trump THIS TIME!". #14707

When will TDS losers start respecting themselves and stop being a laughing stock?

 

[MAGAman]

Why would you think filing charges precedes an official investigation?

Why would you think an investigation precedes a rational belief that wrongdoing occurred?

Being a Butthurt Loser is not how investigations are started in America.

Too bad for you this isn't NAZI Germany, the USSR, or some 3rd world shit-hole where no Constitution / Bill of Rights exist.

 

[georgephillip]

Why would you think filing charges precedes an official investigation?

Why would you think an investigation precedes a rational belief that wrongdoing occurred?

Being a Butthurt Loser is not how investigations are started in America.

Too bad for you this isn't NAZI Germany, the USSR, or some 3rd world shit-hole where no Constitution / Bill of Rights exist.

Why would you think an investigation precedes a rational belief that wrongdoing occurred?

Being a Butthurt Loser is not how investigations are started in America.

Trump's Punks obviously aren't rational:

Buyers tied to Russia, former Soviet republics paid $109 million cash for Trump properties

"Buyers connected to Russia or former Soviet republics made 86 all-cash sales — totaling nearly $109 million — at 10 Trump-branded properties in South Florida and New York City, according to a new analysis shared with McClatchy. Many of them made purchases using shell companies designed to obscure their identities."

Trump has been a money grubbing con man for his entire life, so there's no shortage of rational justifications for investigating possible charges of money laundering which, of course, will require making his financial records available to authorities conducting the investigations.

 

[Cellblock2429]

Why would you think filing charges precedes an official investigation?

Why would you think an investigation precedes a rational belief that wrongdoing occurred?

Being a Butthurt Loser is not how investigations are started in America.

Too bad for you this isn't NAZI Germany, the USSR, or some 3rd world shit-hole where no Constitution / Bill of Rights exist.

Why would you think an investigation precedes a rational belief that wrongdoing occurred?

Being a Butthurt Loser is not how investigations are started in America.

Trump's Punks obviously aren't rational:

Buyers tied to Russia, former Soviet republics paid $109 million cash for Trump properties

"Buyers connected to Russia or former Soviet republics made 86 all-cash sales — totaling nearly $109 million — at 10 Trump-branded properties in South Florida and New York City, according to a new analysis shared with McClatchy. Many of them made purchases using shell companies designed to obscure their identities."

Trump has been a money grubbing con man for his entire life, so there's no shortage of rational justifications for investigating possible charges of money laundering which, of course, will require making his financial records available to authorities conducting the investigations.

/——/ “Buyers connected to Russia or former Soviet republics ”
Seriously? That’s what you run with “connected to Russia?” How are they connected, with duct tap? A bungee cord?

 

[OnePercenter]

Why are Democrats so infatuated with his Financial background?

When you are a subject to partisan witch hunts for several years running, you would be worried about it. Since there is no law requiring that Trump or anyone else running for the White House to publish their tax documents, Democrats continous insistence on it for three years without due cause is becoming an example of harassment.

Democrats who REQUESTED for the documents from the IRS (who turned it down) , then the Democrats go for the subpoena they make clear they have no probable cause to bank on, thus another witch hunt becomes the only possibility.

Deutsche bank, Russian money laundering, tRump loans.

They still don't have the right to go into the financials of a private citizen UNLESS they are INDICTED for FINANCIAL CRIMES, Stalin!

The DOJ can't indict a sitting President.

 

[Flopper]

Why Is Trump So Worried About His Finances Going Public? – Rolling Stone

"On Monday, the president went so far as to sue House Oversight Committee Chairman Elijah Cummings (D-MD), as well as his own accounting firm, in an attempt to block a subpoena of Trump’s accounting firm...."

"Cummings initially wrote Mazers USA, the accounting firm in question, seeking Trump’s financial records on March 20th, weeks after the president’s former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, testified publicly before the Oversight Committee that Trump had lied about his finances in an effort to mislead lenders.

"The company responded, Cummings said, by requesting a 'friendly' subpoena to formalize the process, after which it planned to comply with Congress.

"Last week, Trump’s attorneys tried to pressure Mazers USA into not honoring a subpoena from Cummings, writing that it 'would not be valid or enforceable.'"

Ready for the good part?

Trump wants Democrats to pay his legal bills in this obfuscation.

Is it simply taken for granted that this president holds himself above all legal accountability and Republicans will inevitably support him to the hilt?

It's all a delaying tactic. Congress is likely to prevail because congress has oversight power over the executive branch which certainly includes the president and the IRS. If congress wants to investigate the president they can subpoena anyone on his staff.

 

[Slyhunter]

Why Is Trump So Worried About His Finances Going Public? – Rolling Stone

"On Monday, the president went so far as to sue House Oversight Committee Chairman Elijah Cummings (D-MD), as well as his own accounting firm, in an attempt to block a subpoena of Trump’s accounting firm...."

"Cummings initially wrote Mazers USA, the accounting firm in question, seeking Trump’s financial records on March 20th, weeks after the president’s former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, testified publicly before the Oversight Committee that Trump had lied about his finances in an effort to mislead lenders.

"The company responded, Cummings said, by requesting a 'friendly' subpoena to formalize the process, after which it planned to comply with Congress.

"Last week, Trump’s attorneys tried to pressure Mazers USA into not honoring a subpoena from Cummings, writing that it 'would not be valid or enforceable.'"

Ready for the good part?

Trump wants Democrats to pay his legal bills in this obfuscation.

Is it simply taken for granted that this president holds himself above all legal accountability and Republicans will inevitably support him to the hilt?

It's all a delaying tactic. Congress is likely to prevail because congress has oversight power over the executive branch which certainly includes the president and the IRS. If congress wants to investigate the president they can subpoena anyone on his staff.

And he can declare Executive Privilege.

 

[Flopper]

Why Is Trump So Worried About His Finances Going Public? – Rolling Stone

"On Monday, the president went so far as to sue House Oversight Committee Chairman Elijah Cummings (D-MD), as well as his own accounting firm, in an attempt to block a subpoena of Trump’s accounting firm...."

"Cummings initially wrote Mazers USA, the accounting firm in question, seeking Trump’s financial records on March 20th, weeks after the president’s former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, testified publicly before the Oversight Committee that Trump had lied about his finances in an effort to mislead lenders.

"The company responded, Cummings said, by requesting a 'friendly' subpoena to formalize the process, after which it planned to comply with Congress.

"Last week, Trump’s attorneys tried to pressure Mazers USA into not honoring a subpoena from Cummings, writing that it 'would not be valid or enforceable.'"

Ready for the good part?

Trump wants Democrats to pay his legal bills in this obfuscation.

Is it simply taken for granted that this president holds himself above all legal accountability and Republicans will inevitably support him to the hilt?

It's all a delaying tactic. Congress is likely to prevail because congress has oversight power over the executive branch which certainly includes the president and the IRS. If congress wants to investigate the president they can subpoena anyone on his staff.

And he can declare Executive Privilege.

if disclosing those communications would disrupt the functions or decision-making processes of the executive branch.

 

[Superbadbrutha]

The most transparent president.

 

[B. Kidd]

Why are Democrats so infatuated with his Financial background?

When you are a subject to partisan witch hunts for several years running, you would be worried about it. Since there is no law requiring that Trump or anyone else running for the White House to publish their tax documents, Democrats continous insistence on it for three years without due cause is becoming an example of harassment.

Democrats who REQUESTED for the documents from the IRS (who turned it down) , then the Democrats go for the subpoena they make clear they have no probable cause to bank on, thus another witch hunt becomes the only possibility.

Deutsche bank, Russian money laundering, tRump loans.

They still don't have the right to go into the financials of a private citizen UNLESS they are INDICTED for FINANCIAL CRIMES, Stalin!

The DOJ can't indict a sitting President.

Knew that.
Now go read 'Catch-22'.
A great book!

 

[georgephillip]

Why Is Trump So Worried About His Finances Going Public? – Rolling Stone

"On Monday, the president went so far as to sue House Oversight Committee Chairman Elijah Cummings (D-MD), as well as his own accounting firm, in an attempt to block a subpoena of Trump’s accounting firm...."

"Cummings initially wrote Mazers USA, the accounting firm in question, seeking Trump’s financial records on March 20th, weeks after the president’s former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, testified publicly before the Oversight Committee that Trump had lied about his finances in an effort to mislead lenders.

"The company responded, Cummings said, by requesting a 'friendly' subpoena to formalize the process, after which it planned to comply with Congress.

"Last week, Trump’s attorneys tried to pressure Mazers USA into not honoring a subpoena from Cummings, writing that it 'would not be valid or enforceable.'"

Ready for the good part?

Trump wants Democrats to pay his legal bills in this obfuscation.

Is it simply taken for granted that this president holds himself above all legal accountability and Republicans will inevitably support him to the hilt?

It's all a delaying tactic. Congress is likely to prevail because congress has oversight power over the executive branch which certainly includes the president and the IRS. If congress wants to investigate the president they can subpoena anyone on his staff.

It's all a delaying tactic. Congress is likely to prevail because congress has oversight power over the executive branch which certainly includes the president and the IRS. If congress wants to investigate the president they can subpoena anyone on his staff.

Trump appears to be counting on the courts to delay as many subpoenas as possible between now and November 2020. So far, Speaker Pelosi has tried to keep a lid on impeachment proceedings by pushing for vigorous oversight investigations, but without an obvious legislative purpose, perhaps she'll be forced to put impeachment back on the table? In any event, it looks like Trump is getting his wall except this one's between the White House and House of Representatives.

Trump’s Stonewalling Takes Clash Between Branches to a New Level

 

[B. Kidd]

Why Is Trump So Worried About His Finances Going Public? – Rolling Stone

"On Monday, the president went so far as to sue House Oversight Committee Chairman Elijah Cummings (D-MD), as well as his own accounting firm, in an attempt to block a subpoena of Trump’s accounting firm...."

"Cummings initially wrote Mazers USA, the accounting firm in question, seeking Trump’s financial records on March 20th, weeks after the president’s former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, testified publicly before the Oversight Committee that Trump had lied about his finances in an effort to mislead lenders.

"The company responded, Cummings said, by requesting a 'friendly' subpoena to formalize the process, after which it planned to comply with Congress.

"Last week, Trump’s attorneys tried to pressure Mazers USA into not honoring a subpoena from Cummings, writing that it 'would not be valid or enforceable.'"

Ready for the good part?

Trump wants Democrats to pay his legal bills in this obfuscation.

Is it simply taken for granted that this president holds himself above all legal accountability and Republicans will inevitably support him to the hilt?

It's all a delaying tactic. Congress is likely to prevail because congress has oversight power over the executive branch which certainly includes the president and the IRS. If congress wants to investigate the president they can subpoena anyone on his staff.

It's all a delaying tactic. Congress is likely to prevail because congress has oversight power over the executive branch which certainly includes the president and the IRS. If congress wants to investigate the president they can subpoena anyone on his staff.

Trump appears to be counting on the courts to delay as many subpoenas as possible between now and November 2020. So far, Speaker Pelosi has tried to keep a lid on impeachment proceedings by pushing for vigorous oversight investigations, but without an obvious legislative purpose, perhaps she'll be forced to put impeachment back on the table? In any event, it looks like Trump is getting his wall except this one's between the White House and House of Representatives.

Trump’s Stonewalling Takes Clash Between Branches to a New Level

You used the wrong term.
It's not oversight, it's OVERREACH.

 

[georgephillip]

Why Is Trump So Worried About His Finances Going Public? – Rolling Stone

"On Monday, the president went so far as to sue House Oversight Committee Chairman Elijah Cummings (D-MD), as well as his own accounting firm, in an attempt to block a subpoena of Trump’s accounting firm...."

"Cummings initially wrote Mazers USA, the accounting firm in question, seeking Trump’s financial records on March 20th, weeks after the president’s former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, testified publicly before the Oversight Committee that Trump had lied about his finances in an effort to mislead lenders.

"The company responded, Cummings said, by requesting a 'friendly' subpoena to formalize the process, after which it planned to comply with Congress.

"Last week, Trump’s attorneys tried to pressure Mazers USA into not honoring a subpoena from Cummings, writing that it 'would not be valid or enforceable.'"

Ready for the good part?

Trump wants Democrats to pay his legal bills in this obfuscation.

Is it simply taken for granted that this president holds himself above all legal accountability and Republicans will inevitably support him to the hilt?

It's all a delaying tactic. Congress is likely to prevail because congress has oversight power over the executive branch which certainly includes the president and the IRS. If congress wants to investigate the president they can subpoena anyone on his staff.

It's all a delaying tactic. Congress is likely to prevail because congress has oversight power over the executive branch which certainly includes the president and the IRS. If congress wants to investigate the president they can subpoena anyone on his staff.

Trump appears to be counting on the courts to delay as many subpoenas as possible between now and November 2020. So far, Speaker Pelosi has tried to keep a lid on impeachment proceedings by pushing for vigorous oversight investigations, but without an obvious legislative purpose, perhaps she'll be forced to put impeachment back on the table? In any event, it looks like Trump is getting his wall except this one's between the White House and House of Representatives.

Trump’s Stonewalling Takes Clash Between Branches to a New Level

You used the wrong term.
It's not oversight, it's OVERREACH.

You used the wrong term.
It's not oversight, it's OVERREACH.

Is this another example of "OVERREACH"?

"The Justice Department backed up his stance. It disclosed that Attorney General William P. Barr would prohibit John Gore, a top official in the agency, from appearing Thursday as ordered to discuss any role in adding a citizenship question to the 2020 census despite the fact that he was called under a bipartisan subpoena."

Trump’s Stonewalling Takes Clash Between Branches to a New Level

 

[B. Kidd]

Why Is Trump So Worried About His Finances Going Public? – Rolling Stone

"On Monday, the president went so far as to sue House Oversight Committee Chairman Elijah Cummings (D-MD), as well as his own accounting firm, in an attempt to block a subpoena of Trump’s accounting firm...."

"Cummings initially wrote Mazers USA, the accounting firm in question, seeking Trump’s financial records on March 20th, weeks after the president’s former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, testified publicly before the Oversight Committee that Trump had lied about his finances in an effort to mislead lenders.

"The company responded, Cummings said, by requesting a 'friendly' subpoena to formalize the process, after which it planned to comply with Congress.

"Last week, Trump’s attorneys tried to pressure Mazers USA into not honoring a subpoena from Cummings, writing that it 'would not be valid or enforceable.'"

Ready for the good part?

Trump wants Democrats to pay his legal bills in this obfuscation.

Is it simply taken for granted that this president holds himself above all legal accountability and Republicans will inevitably support him to the hilt?

It's all a delaying tactic. Congress is likely to prevail because congress has oversight power over the executive branch which certainly includes the president and the IRS. If congress wants to investigate the president they can subpoena anyone on his staff.

It's all a delaying tactic. Congress is likely to prevail because congress has oversight power over the executive branch which certainly includes the president and the IRS. If congress wants to investigate the president they can subpoena anyone on his staff.

Trump appears to be counting on the courts to delay as many subpoenas as possible between now and November 2020. So far, Speaker Pelosi has tried to keep a lid on impeachment proceedings by pushing for vigorous oversight investigations, but without an obvious legislative purpose, perhaps she'll be forced to put impeachment back on the table? In any event, it looks like Trump is getting his wall except this one's between the White House and House of Representatives.

Trump’s Stonewalling Takes Clash Between Branches to a New Level

You used the wrong term.
It's not oversight, it's OVERREACH.

You used the wrong term.
It's not oversight, it's OVERREACH.

Is this another example of "OVERREACH"?

"The Justice Department backed up his stance. It disclosed that Attorney General William P. Barr would prohibit John Gore, a top official in the agency, from appearing Thursday as ordered to discuss any role in adding a citizenship question to the 2020 census despite the fact that he was called under a bipartisan subpoena."

Trump’s Stonewalling Takes Clash Between Branches to a New Level

Whatever it takes to block OVERREACH, grasshopper.