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37 People Who Didn’t Mince Their Words About Trump Avoiding Taxes
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On September 27, The New York Times claimed that the President of the United States, Donald Trump, allegedly only paid 750 dollars in federal taxes in 2016 and 2017. Since then, the internet has been chock full of reactions to this saucy bit of information. Bored Panda has collected some of the best reactions to Trump’s tax allegations for you to enjoy. Scroll down, upvote your fave pics, and let us know what you think about the entire situation in the comment section, dear Pandas.
“Over the past decade, the President has paid tens of millions of dollars in personal taxes to the federal government,” Alan Garten, a lawyer for the Trump Organization, told The Washington Post that The New York Times article was supposedly full of inaccuracies.
Justin Crowe, associate professor of Political Science at Williams College, told Bored Panda that most American voters have already settled on their choice for the presidential election and most Trump voters are committed to him “seemingly no matter what,” so the NYT report most likely won’t be a transformative moment in the presidential race. However, the situation is not good for the President, Crowe says. Read on for the full interview.
You can read the full report by The New York Times right here.
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Sadly, his supporters don't care but they'd be the first and loudest to criticize any fellow citizen living the same scenario.
It was probably worth $5 to have that person out of your life, presto.
Political science expert Crowe explained that the US Supreme Court vacancy had taken a lot of attention away from the pandemic and “what is perceived by voters as Trump's poor response to it,” moving it to terrain that’s slightly more favorable for Trump. However, the tax disclosures have knocked the White House off course a bit. Crowe points out that “the multiple responses Trump and his administration have tried to throw against the wall” are evidence of this.
“The one thing that does make this different from previous controversies surrounding Trump's taxes is the clearly identified, easy-to-understand dollar amount: $750. Most Americans will rightly recognize that as a pittance for someone who claims to be a billionaire—and much less than they themselves pay in federal income tax,” Crowe said.
Ok, but the issue with increasing taxes in a system as broken as the US's will not actually get to the top 1%. It's just going to hit the well-off but not "offshore account rich" people of this country who actually work and pay taxes. We need an overhaul of the system starting with how corporations are taxed.
He added that Joe Biden’s campaign is talking about taxes in ads. “The Biden campaign is already running a simple but effective ad showing how much average Americans in a range of jobs (teacher, nurse, construction manager) pay in federal income tax,” Crowe stated, adding that the ad suggests Trump doesn’t “understand or care about the lives or economic circumstances of the vast majority of citizens.”
This sort of line of argument could be effective among middle-income and lower-middle-income Americans. “The effect is likely at the margins, but a state like Pennsylvania could be decided at the margins, and you would clearly rather be in Biden's position rather than Trump's on this issue,” Crowe pointed out.
Bored Panda also talked to Crowe about what Americans should do to get to the truth of the matter when the NYT report states one thing while Trump and his team state something different. “Without primary source documents, it is difficult to evaluate independently. Of course, if the President wished, he could, without violating any rules surrounding his audit, release his tax returns and let the American people judge for themselves,” the expert said.
According to him, Trump’s refusal to do so suggests that the President has something to hide and Americans should take his denials “with a grain of salt.”
Crowe added that we shouldn’t be blind to the fact that media organizations like the NYT have interests of their own: “Including, on the business side, to sell newspapers and generate web traffic, but, in general, reputable media sources—we're not talking about Breitbart or something here—trying to inform the public about issues of national concern deserve a benefit of the doubt that politicians with a reputation for obfuscation, dishonesty, and outright falsehoods do not.”
Trump has lost more money than any other businessman in this country. He essentially loses millions of dollars for a living.
Trump's only successful talent is constant, savage, narcissistic self-promotion.
AOC is awesome! She's everything Trump hates; she's brown, a woman and intelligent.
WaPo claims that the average middle-class American household paid around 3 times as much in federal income taxes in 2016 and 2017 as Trump.
He allegedly paid 750 dollars in taxes in 2016 and 2017 and paid no income taxes at all in 11 of the 18 years examined by The New York Times because he reported losing “much more” money than he made.
The NYT report mentions “chronic losses and years of tax avoidance” and also suggests that Trump is personally responsible for over 300 million dollars in loans, to be due in the next 4 years.
Its so dumb how he whines about healthcare and pays 750 dollars a year.
Don't forget he's in debt and who knows what he'll do to pay those by 2022...
Just in case Sheila shows up again with false claims: T***p's write offs are not legal. The valuations on his properties are false. How he inherited his money was a tax scam. He said he inherited a million when it was 300 million or more. It is a shell game and is not legal. If you did it you would be in jail.
The President denied the allegations and claimed that he has “paid many millions of dollars in taxes” but received tax credits as well. He also stated that he had “very little debt” in comparison to the value of the assets he owns. According to Trump, the media has brought up the topic with “bad intent” and was trying to discredit him.
The NYT report alleges that “most” of Trump’s largest businesses (like his hotels and golf courses) reported losing millions “if not tens of millions of dollars year after year.” Furthermore, the report claims that some of the President’s businesses have supposedly received money from foreign officials and lobbyists currying for his favor.
According to the report, Trump allegedly made 73 million dollars in revenue from abroad during his first two years as President, writes the BBC.
I am sure that Donald Trump is probably worried about paying too much in taxes.
Trump insulted his own base when he said that could shoot somebody on Time Square and not lose any voters. AND THEY CHEERED HIM!!!
True, it's a quote from the article... A small quote from a gigantic article, completely out of context. Also, unlike Mr. Trump, Biden's tax records are public record. The illegalities of his son only exist in the minds of right-wing pundits. Even the goddamn REPUBLICAN Senate Intelligence didn't find anything wrong.
many people says he has very good taxes, beautiful taxes many people say. i have heard many people saying that they are very good taxes, maybe even the best taxes in history.
It's why Trump has always been so open and honest about his finances. He wants his integrity to serve as an example to other Republicans.
Donald Trump is an essential worker for those who want to abuse money and power.
The fact trump even has a chance of winning the US election next month beggars belief. What is wrong with his supporters? They're like turkeys voting for Christmas
I think your analogy has stirred up more controversy than any statement you could have made. I'm not even sure why people are so angry
Not anymore than Biden supporters who are the most stupid to believe he's going to do any better for this country than Trump.
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If you don't have Thanksgiving, who is forcing you to eat that horrid demon-bird. Roasted turkey is nasty AF.
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Turkey is served for Thanksgiving. Ham is the traditional Christmas dinner.
Not in the UK, US is only country to have thanksgiving. Why do Americans think something is American so must be world wide. The 'world series', thanksgiving etc
Loads of people have Turkey on Xmas too though. Popular with Muslim Americans at least.
Maiun, if you're going to nitpick, at least do it with correct information. US is NOT the only country to have Thanksgiving. Canada, Brazil, and smaller regions in other countries celebrate it.
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Maiun's tone well sums up the smugness and ignorance of most Liberals. Conservatives don't question the insanity of voting for Democrats. We just live with it as a fact of life....and don't belittle their voters. But Liberals just can't imagine large swaths or the population don't agree with their toxic views. The Liberal shouts: "THOSE POEPLE must be deranged and sick'" Anyways, when Trump is re-elected (probably with a decision coming in December sometime), don't let your Christmas go down the drain. You'll survive. MAGA !!!!
I feel sooooo very sorry for the American people. I love reading about the shenanigans of their current president, his stupidity makes me feel so much better about my own country. But playtime is over now. Please vote wisely and end this charade !
Um, is your country taking refugees? How can I get the application form? Really. I'm ready to go.
Turn up on a beach in the UK, wearing rags, in a plastic dingy, you will be taken care of, no worries.
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I feel sorry for the people who dont understand the difference between prior taxes paid and tax liability. In that same article by the Times, they clearly state that between 16 and 17, he paid $5.2 Million in taxes that were estimates. Once the taxes were filed, he owed nothing. Instead of asking for a refund, the IRS kept the money to use for future taxes meaning his tax liability was $750. If he evaded taxes, he would be in prison.
Could you please quote or point to the part of the NYT article that explains that? I thought I read and understood the whole article, and don't remember this.
People are misunderstanding "tax evasion" and "tax avoidance". One is a criminal act, the other is shady and sleazy, but not prosecutable.
Kitty Jordan love
Trump has proven himself to be: 1) A terrible businessman 2) A pathological liar 3) A crass misogynist 4) A serial adultery 5) A narcissist of the first order 6) A cheat and a manipulator 7) A man who buddies up to corrupt strong-armed dictators and even encourages cruel human rights abuse 8) A leader who has alienated our closest allies 9) Not hesitated to cage legal asylum seekers in cruel internment camps 10) A leader whose main domestic policy decisions empower tax cuts for the very wealthy 11) Has shown himself incapable of empathy 12) Surrounded himself with yes men and fired anyone who dares to question him. 13) A man with no religious beliefs who plays at religion to appease his religious followers etc. etc. etc. etc
You missed the science denial, opening up National Parks and public land to expliotation by oil and mineral companies, withdrawing from international agreements to save the planet.
GFSTaylor yes
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So, who will win the election? We are in similar situation with our primer minister and I am afraid that his party will win the next election anyway.
Jjjane20 yes
I honestly think Trump will win. Republicans have a huge advantage in any Presidential election (as well as the Senate) because rural states have disproportionately more electoral votes per voter. Also, the voting process in those rural states are mostly controlled by Republican politicians. In addition, COVID-19 will lower the voter turnout rate among populations that are hardest hit by it - i.e. minorities and urban voters.
The fact trump even has a chance of winning the US election next month beggars belief. What is wrong with his supporters? They're like turkeys voting for Christmas
I think your analogy has stirred up more controversy than any statement you could have made. I'm not even sure why people are so angry
Not anymore than Biden supporters who are the most stupid to believe he's going to do any better for this country than Trump.
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If you don't have Thanksgiving, who is forcing you to eat that horrid demon-bird. Roasted turkey is nasty AF.
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Turkey is served for Thanksgiving. Ham is the traditional Christmas dinner.
Not in the UK, US is only country to have thanksgiving. Why do Americans think something is American so must be world wide. The 'world series', thanksgiving etc
Loads of people have Turkey on Xmas too though. Popular with Muslim Americans at least.
Maiun, if you're going to nitpick, at least do it with correct information. US is NOT the only country to have Thanksgiving. Canada, Brazil, and smaller regions in other countries celebrate it.
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Maiun's tone well sums up the smugness and ignorance of most Liberals. Conservatives don't question the insanity of voting for Democrats. We just live with it as a fact of life....and don't belittle their voters. But Liberals just can't imagine large swaths or the population don't agree with their toxic views. The Liberal shouts: "THOSE POEPLE must be deranged and sick'" Anyways, when Trump is re-elected (probably with a decision coming in December sometime), don't let your Christmas go down the drain. You'll survive. MAGA !!!!
I feel sooooo very sorry for the American people. I love reading about the shenanigans of their current president, his stupidity makes me feel so much better about my own country. But playtime is over now. Please vote wisely and end this charade !
Um, is your country taking refugees? How can I get the application form? Really. I'm ready to go.
Turn up on a beach in the UK, wearing rags, in a plastic dingy, you will be taken care of, no worries.
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I feel sorry for the people who dont understand the difference between prior taxes paid and tax liability. In that same article by the Times, they clearly state that between 16 and 17, he paid $5.2 Million in taxes that were estimates. Once the taxes were filed, he owed nothing. Instead of asking for a refund, the IRS kept the money to use for future taxes meaning his tax liability was $750. If he evaded taxes, he would be in prison.
Could you please quote or point to the part of the NYT article that explains that? I thought I read and understood the whole article, and don't remember this.
People are misunderstanding "tax evasion" and "tax avoidance". One is a criminal act, the other is shady and sleazy, but not prosecutable.
Kitty Jordan love
Trump has proven himself to be: 1) A terrible businessman 2) A pathological liar 3) A crass misogynist 4) A serial adultery 5) A narcissist of the first order 6) A cheat and a manipulator 7) A man who buddies up to corrupt strong-armed dictators and even encourages cruel human rights abuse 8) A leader who has alienated our closest allies 9) Not hesitated to cage legal asylum seekers in cruel internment camps 10) A leader whose main domestic policy decisions empower tax cuts for the very wealthy 11) Has shown himself incapable of empathy 12) Surrounded himself with yes men and fired anyone who dares to question him. 13) A man with no religious beliefs who plays at religion to appease his religious followers etc. etc. etc. etc
You missed the science denial, opening up National Parks and public land to expliotation by oil and mineral companies, withdrawing from international agreements to save the planet.
GFSTaylor yes
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So, who will win the election? We are in similar situation with our primer minister and I am afraid that his party will win the next election anyway.
Jjjane20 yes
I honestly think Trump will win. Republicans have a huge advantage in any Presidential election (as well as the Senate) because rural states have disproportionately more electoral votes per voter. Also, the voting process in those rural states are mostly controlled by Republican politicians. In addition, COVID-19 will lower the voter turnout rate among populations that are hardest hit by it - i.e. minorities and urban voters.