Treasury Inspector General To Probe Handling Of Trump's Tax Returns

The transcript discusses a congressional request for President Donald Trump's tax returns, initiated by House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal. The Treasury's acting Inspector General is set to investigate the inquiry. Neal had requested Trump's personal and business tax returns from the IRS, but Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin refused to comply, leading to a legal suit against the Treasury Department and the IRS.

What was the primary focus of the congressional request mentioned in the video?

• To review the IRS's employee conduct

• To audit the Treasury Department's finances

• To obtain President Trump's tax returns

• To investigate the IRS's tax collection methods

Who initiated the inquiry into the enforcement of the law by the Treasury and IRS?

• The President

• The IRS Commissioner

• Steven Mnuchin

• Richard Neal

What was Richard Neal's concern in his letter to the Treasury?

• The impartial enforcement of the law

• The IRS's tax refund process

• The IRS's budget allocation

• The Treasury's investment strategies

What action did Steven Mnuchin take in response to the request for Trump's tax returns?

• He ignored the request

• He requested more time to respond

• He complied with the request

• He refused to comply and rejected the subpoena

What legal step did the committee take after Mnuchin's refusal?

• They dropped the request

• They sought assistance from the Supreme Court

• They filed a lawsuit against the Treasury and IRS

• They requested a meeting with the President