DOJ Asks Federal Judge To Block New York Subpoena For Trump's Taxes

The video discusses a subpoena for President Trump's tax returns, filed by Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance, seeking eight years of returns as part of an investigation into alleged hush money payments. Trump's lawyers argue against the subpoena, claiming a sitting president cannot be criminally investigated. Vance counters that Trump is trying to create a new privilege. The DOJ has requested a hold on the subpoena while it considers intervening, and a judge has granted a stay in the case.

What is the primary reason the DOJ is considering joining the lawsuit regarding President Trump's tax returns?

• To investigate the Manhattan District Attorney

• To support President Trump's legal team

• To address significant constitutional issues

• To expedite the release of the tax returns

What is the main argument presented by President Trump's lawyers against the subpoena?

• The tax returns are already public

• A sitting president cannot be criminally investigated

• The subpoena was not properly filed

• The subpoena violates state laws

What does Cyrus Vance argue about the disclosure of tax returns?

• It is unnecessary for the investigation

• It is a new privilege invented by Trump

• It will impede the president's ability to serve

• It has always been a private matter

According to Vance, how have previous presidents handled the release of their tax returns?

• They have kept them private

• They have released them selectively

• They have released them without issue

• They have only released them under court order

What action did a judge take regarding the case earlier in the week?

• Dismissed the case

• Granted a stay

• Ruled in favor of the DOJ

• Ordered the release of the tax returns