Trump's Tax Return Case Could Soon End Up At The Supreme Court

Trump's Tax Return Case Could Soon End Up At The Supreme Court

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The transcript discusses a legal agreement involving President Trump's lawyers and the Manhattan District Attorney. The agreement involves a subpoena for Trump's tax returns and a potential Supreme Court petition. The Manhattan DA's office is investigating the Trump Organization, focusing on payments made to Stormy Daniels. A lower court ruled that Trump's accounting firm must hand over the documents, and this decision is being appealed.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the agreement between President Trump's lawyers and the Manhattan District Attorney?

To enforce the subpoena immediately

To settle the case out of court

To hold off on the subpoena in exchange for a Supreme Court petition

To drop the case entirely

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is the significance of the Supreme Court hearing the case this term?

It would mean the case is dismissed

It would result in an automatic win for Trump's legal team

It would allow the justices to make a decision before the 2020 election

It would delay the decision until after the 2020 election

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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How many years of tax returns were subpoenaed from Mazars USA?

Five years

Ten years

Eight years

Twelve years

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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

The Supreme Court's decision-making process

The 2020 election campaign

Payments allegedly made on behalf of President Trump

The Trump Organization's business dealings

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the lower court rule regarding the subpoenaed documents?

The documents should be destroyed

The documents are protected by executive privilege

Mazars USA must hand over the documents

The subpoena is invalid