Trump: I Paid Takes and a Lot of State Taxes

Trump: I Paid Takes and a Lot of State Taxes

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The transcript discusses a recent New York Times story about alleged low federal income tax payments. The speaker refutes the claims as fake news, explaining that their tax returns are under audit and cannot be released. They express dissatisfaction with the IRS's treatment and emphasize the transparency of their financial filings. The speaker criticizes the media for spreading false stories, which they believe contributes to low public trust.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main claim made by the New York Times regarding the speaker's taxes?

The speaker paid no taxes at all.

The speaker's tax returns are publicly available.

The speaker paid $750 in federal income tax.

The speaker paid $1,000 in state taxes.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker describe their treatment by the IRS?

Indifferent and neutral

Fair and unbiased

Similar to the Tea Party

Supportive and helpful

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the speaker claim they cannot release their tax returns?

They are under audit.

They are lost.

They are incomplete.

They are confidential.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker promise regarding their financial information?

To publish it in a book

To destroy all records

To release it after the audit

To keep it confidential indefinitely

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What reason does the speaker give for the media's low approval ratings?

Their lack of coverage

Their support for the IRS

Their fake stories

Their accurate reporting