Full Appeals Court Declines To Reconsider Trump's Tax Returns Case

Full Appeals Court Declines To Reconsider Trump's Tax Returns Case

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

University

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

The transcript discusses a legal case involving Congress's attempt to obtain eight years of President Donald Trump's tax records. The House Oversight and Reform Committee subpoenaed Trump's accounting firm, Mazars USA, following accusations by Michael Cohen that Trump inflated his assets. Trump responded with a lawsuit, claiming the subpoena lacked legislative purpose. A three-judge appeals court panel disagreed, ordering compliance with the subpoena. Trump sought a full appeals court review, which was rejected. His legal team plans to appeal to the US Supreme Court. This case is one of several legal battles Trump faces to keep his tax returns private.

Read more

2 questions

Show all answers

1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What are the implications of the court's decision for the House committee's access to the president's tax records?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

2.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What did President Trump's lawyer indicate they would do regarding the case?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF