Pres. Trump Made $150 Million, Paid $38 Million in Taxes

Pres. Trump Made $150 Million, Paid $38 Million in Taxes

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The transcript discusses the release of Donald Trump's 2005 tax details, highlighting a $103 million write-down, $30 million paid in taxes, and $150 million in income. The information was initially reported by MSNBC and later confirmed by the White House. The tax details were obtained by journalist David K Johnson, who received them in his mailbox. The White House criticized the release, suggesting it could be illegal, but it is protected by the 1st Amendment as the journalist did not actively seek the documents.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was the total income reported by Donald Trump in 2005 according to the released tax forms?

$150 million

$200 million

$103 million

$30 million

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which form was mentioned as part of Donald Trump's 2005 tax filings?

Form 1040

Form W-2

Form 10:34 AM

Form 1099

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the White House's initial reaction to the release of Trump's tax information?

They confirmed the accuracy of the information.

They accused MSNBC of seeking ratings.

They released additional tax documents.

They denied the authenticity of the forms.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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How did journalist David K. Johnson come into possession of the tax forms?

He received them from a whistleblower.

He requested them from the IRS.

They were mailed to him anonymously.

He found them online.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What legal protection allows journalists to publish tax documents they did not seek out?

The First Amendment

The Fourth Amendment

The Fifth Amendment

The Second Amendment