Trump Loses Appeal in NY District Attorney’s Tax Case

The video discusses a recent Court of Appeals ruling regarding subpoenas for the president's tax records, highlighting a victory for Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance. The ruling does not immediately compel the president to release his tax records, as the case is likely to proceed to the Supreme Court. The discussion emphasizes that the subpoenas target the president's accountants, not the president directly, and examines the legal arguments surrounding the case, including historical precedents of tax disclosure by past presidents.

What was the outcome of the Court of Appeals ruling regarding the tax records?

• The case was dismissed.

• The ruling was in favor of the president.

• The ruling favored Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance.

• The president must immediately release the records.

What is the next likely step after the Court of Appeals ruling?

• The accountants will refuse to comply.

• The case will be taken to the Supreme Court.

• The president will release the records voluntarily.

• The case will be closed.

Who is being asked to turn over the tax records?

• The Supreme Court.

• The District Court.

• The president's accountants.

• The president himself.

What argument did the president make against releasing the tax records?

• It would be detrimental to national security.

• It would harm his personal interests.

• It would violate his privacy.

• It would set a bad precedent.

How did the appellate judges counter the president's claim about the harm of releasing tax records?

• They agreed with the president's claim.

• They postponed the decision.

• They noted previous presidents have shared their tax returns.

• They stated it was irrelevant.