Trump’s Outrageous Tax Hoax
With tax reform next up on the agenda, how much will the president try to cut his own taxes? And why did he lie to Americans about his returns?
Brian Beutler is a senior editor at the New Republic. He covers domestic policy, politics, and political movements. Previously he led Capitol Hill coverage for Talking Points Memo, was a daily columnist for Salon, and has been a frequent commentator on television news. He is the host of Primary Concerns, a podcast about politics.
With tax reform next up on the agenda, how much will the president try to cut his own taxes? And why did he lie to Americans about his returns?
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