President Trump Appeals Tax Return Case To The Supreme Court

President Trump Appeals Tax Return Case To The Supreme Court

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A subpoena was issued demanding President Trump's accounting firm to release 8 years of tax records. The DC appeals court refused to block this subpoena. Trump's lawyer claims it violates the US Constitution and hopes the Supreme Court will review the case. The case is part of a criminal investigation led by Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance into alleged hush money payments. Manhattan prosecutors agreed not to request the tax returns until the Supreme Court decides, with a quick briefing schedule set for a potential ruling by June.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the DC appeals court's decision regarding the subpoena for the president's tax records?

They blocked the subpoena.

They refused to block the subpoena.

They delayed the decision.

They sent the case to a lower court.

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What constitutional argument did President Trump's lawyer make against the subpoena?

It violates the First Amendment.

It breaches the separation of powers.

It infringes on executive privilege.

It violates the US Constitution and is unenforceable.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the Supreme Court's potential involvement in this case?

It could result in a change in tax laws.

It could lead to a new constitutional amendment.

It could reverse the appeals court's decision.

It could set a precedent for future tax cases.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Who is leading the criminal investigation related to the subpoena?

The New York State Attorney

The US Attorney General

The DC District Attorney

The Manhattan District Attorney

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What is the timeline for the Supreme Court's potential ruling on the case?

By the end of the week

By June

By the next month

By the end of the year