Odds Say Congress Won’t Legally Obtain Any Trump Tax Return, No One Will Be Put in Jail For Being in Contempt
- BookMaker is offering odds that Congress won’t legally obtain Donald Trump’s tax returns
- Monday, the US Treasury Department denied a request from Congress for those documents
- House Democrats were studying legal options prior to deciding what step to take next
You don’t need to sit in the Senate or House of Representatives to recognize how taxing the actions of the Trump administration have been on Congress.
Rep. Lieu says the Dems' request for Pres. Trump's tax returns is "black letter law," adding that "it's plain as day. And I don't see how Steve Mnuchin can come with this decision to simply violate the law. So Congress is going to litigate this and we will win that court case." pic.twitter.com/GNcfeX7ezr
— CNN (@CNN) May 7, 2019
Every day, it seems, there’s a new battleground. Precedents no one in government ever considered possible are established with regularity.
The latest line drawn in the sand between the Trump administration and House Democrats was etched Monday. It’s over access to President Donald Trump’s tax returns. Congress requested documentation of Trump’s taxes for the past six years. He’s the first President since Watergate to decline to make his tax returns available.
The legislative purpose of the law under which the Ways & Means Committee is requesting Trump's tax returns was passed in the wake of the Teapot Dome scandal — the entire purpose of the law is to have oversight over potential financial conflicts of public officials. https://t.co/2OZK4LLVku
— Asha Rangappa (@AshaRangappa_) May 6, 2019
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin informed Congress that his department could not lawfully fulfill that request. BookMaker is offering odds that Congress will never see a Trump tax return.
Will Congress Legally Obtain Any Trump Tax Return?
| Will Congress Legally Obtain Any Trump Tax Return? | Odds at BookMaker |
|---|---|
| Yes | +200 |
| No | -270 |
*Odds taken 05/07/19
Mnuchin had already missed two deadlines to deliver Trump’s tax returns.
Trump’s Bully Pulpit
The irony was lost on no one Tuesday as First Lady Melania Trump celebrated the one-year anniversary of her Be Best campaign, designed in part to eliminate cyber bullying. The irony, of course, being that she lives in the White House with the biggest bully in America.
Melania does her hypocritical, gaslighting #BeBest routine with kid in modified wheelchair when her own husband mocked a disabled reporter *in public.* pic.twitter.com/l6HHLlN66o
— Sarah Reese Jones (@PoliticusSarah) May 7, 2019
Trump thrives on attacking people on the internet. He pulls no punches. Trump willingly launches into personal attacks. He’s forever surrounded himself with shady characters who share his world view and who willingly do his bidding.
There are no norms or mores he appears to value. His moral compass comes without an indicator. He’s always operated with that M.O.
Why would anyone have expected sitting in the Oval Office would change this man?
The Trump Crime Family
Rule of law? What rule of law?
Boundaries, limitations, regulations – these mean nothing to the Trump administration. His staff doesn’t work for the country. They serve only him.
Steve Mnuchin broke the law to hide Trump's tax returns. William Barr broke the law to lie to Congress about the Mueller Report. And now Don McGahn has been told to break the law to protect Trump from Congress. This is not an administration. This is a criminal conspiracy.
— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) May 7, 2019
They lie, they cheat, they scam, they obstruct justice. Worst of all, they’re never required to pay for their actions. And BookMaker believes they won’t have to yet again.
Will Anyone From Trump Administration Be Put in Jail for Contempt?
| Will Anyone From Trump Administration Be Jailed for Contempt? | Odds at BookMaker |
|---|---|
| Yes | +300 |
| No | -400 |
It’s nice to believe that justice will prevail. But this isn’t the Marvel Superhero Universe. It’s real life. It’s politics. In this game, the good guys rarely win.
The leaders of this gang almost never lose. Attorney General William Barr was issued a subpoena to appear before Congress. Barr didn’t bother to show up.
WATCH & SHARE The House Committee Chairman's Response To AG Barr Not Showing Up To The Hearing. #ChickenBarr #MuellerGate #ThursdayThoughts pic.twitter.com/OxpDcNR8Mm
— ?️? BOSS CED. (@ifuaskmee) May 2, 2019
You try to skip out on a court appearance and see how long you’re still walking the streets. Yet Barr stays on the job. The Department of Justice is currently working all the legal angles to prevent access to Trump’s tax returns.
The Trump family is suing Deutsche Bank and Capital One to halt those financial institutions from responding to Congressional subpeonas for their bank records.
From firing Dir. Comey to suing Deutsche Bank, Pres. Trump has consistently attempted to suppress the truth. We know the adage ‘the truth will set you free.’ America needs the truth that will set us free from a reckless, ruthless, lawless president! #IndictTrump #ImpeachTrump
— Congressman Al Green (@RepAlGreen) April 30, 2019
The amazing thing about this bunch is that they take all these illegal actions right out in the open. It’s in full view of the public.
And they get away with it. Just like they will here.
The only logical wagers here are no. If you bet yes on either of these props, then you really haven’t been paying attention since the 2016 election.
An industry veteran, Bob literally taught the course on the history of sports at Elder College. He has worked as a Sports Columnist for Postmedia, appeared as a guest on several radio stations, was the Vice President of the Society For International Hockey Research in Ontario, and written 25 books.
