Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin: 'I will comply with the law' on releasing Trump's tax returns
"I will consult with the legal department within Treasury, and I will comply with the law," Mnuchin said when asked by Texas Democratic Rep. Lloyd Doggett on whether he would release the returns.Democrats want Trump's tax returns. But where are they?Trump has refused to release his tax returns, breaking presidential precedent.
Since the early 1970s, most presidents have chosen to release their tax returns to the public for the years they serve in office and only while they hold office, which they are not required to do under the law. The practice began with Jimmy Carter, who ran and took office in the aftermath of Richard Nixon's tax scandal and Watergate.Then came Trump, who in 2016 became the first major candidate to refuse, citing an ongoing audit.
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