No more excuses...

Fantine · May 20, 2026

For 11 years, President Trump has told the American people he could not release his tax returns as every other candidate for the presidency has done because they were under audit.
So good news! With no more audits there is no reason why he cannot release his tax returns and do the ethical thing that every other presidential candidate has done.
Americans should demand to see eleven years of tax returns. Perhaps when we see the tens of millions of dollars in taxes that he has evaded while most of us were struggling will finally make
Trump supporters realize how he has betrayed our trust and even his ordinary responsibilities as a citizen.

Always in His Presence · May 20, 2026

What Trump’s tax returns tell us: The public needs to see more

Tuesday night, MSNBC host Rachel Maddow led her show with the promise to reveal a portion of President Trump’s 2005 tax returns. After frenzied speculation, the two pages of returns provided only a very narrow window onto the president’s finances. In 2005, Donald Trump paid about $38 million on about $150 million in income, an effective tax rate of about 25%. He wrote down over $100 million in business losses that year, which David Cay Johnston describes as the remainder of the nearly billion-dollar tax shelter Trump benefited from starting in 1995.

Fantine · May 20, 2026

Those two pages from 1995 that most believe his own campaign sent to the NY Times were probably, I thought, the only time he ever paid taxes since becoming an adult.
So now there's two years out of 60 where he apparently paid taxes.
What about the other 58....that he has taken extraordinary care to hide?

Richard T · May 20, 2026

The President does not need to show his taxes. However, he should have kept his word. If the voters cared they would not have nominated and elected him for a second term. The taxes seem minor to the revelations that he is trading stocks and possible using manipulation or insider knowledge to make personal money.

I also dislike the no audits and the billion plus slush fund for the unauthorized release of his tax forms. He was President when it was released so that on him. Who sues a company or government when they are the ones in charge? There is too many conflicts of interest which now opens the door for critics to wrongly or rightly accuse him of all kinds of things. It is very distracting and I hope voters (donors) do not select anyone with as much drama again. One who will show their taxes if they say they will and stay free from conflicts of interest and court cases, especially cases where he is both the defendant and the plaintiff in some way.

Always in His Presence · May 20, 2026

Fantine said:
Those two pages from 1995 that most believe his own campaign sent to the NY Times were probably, I thought, the only time he ever paid taxes since becoming an adult.
So now there's two years out of 60 where he apparently paid taxes.
What about the other 58....that he has taken extraordinary care to hide?

Fantine · May 20, 2026

Richard T said:
The President does not need to show his taxes. However, he should have kept his word. If the voters cared they would not have nominated and elected him for a second term. The taxes seem minor to the revelations that he is trading stocks and possible using manipulation or insider knowledge to make personal money.

I also dislike the no audits and the billion plus slush fund for the unauthorized release of his tax forms. He was President when it was released so that on him. Who sues a company or government when they are the ones in charge? There is too many conflicts of interest which now opens the door for critics to wrongly or rightly accuse him of all kinds of things. It is very distracting and I hope voters (donors) do not select anyone with as much drama again. One who will show their taxes if they say they will and stay free from conflicts of interest and court cases, especially cases where he is both the defendant and the plaintiff in some way.

We knew that the audits were just an excuse and that he never intended to separate from his business or follow the ethical standards the job requires.

And because some people didn't believe his theme--give him an inch and he'll take a mile--we have so much else to contend with.

Like
The cheap souvenirs he sells at huge profits.
The crypto sales.
60 tech stock trades a day.
Putting his image *think branding* on currency, passports, buildings and more and having the audacity to want to charge the government for using his image.
Suing the government for releasing his tax returns and gaining their promise never to be audited for those taxes. And getting a $1.8 billion for his January 6 militia buddies.
Accepting planes and expensive gifts from other countries. Bringing billionaires to china to make deals.
Sleeping on the job and not doing his homework.
Giving his salary to a charity of his choosing while profiting hugely from his unfortunate election is like enjoying a one hundred dollar steak dinner and leaving a two dollar tip afterwards.

Servus · May 21, 2026

He's been extensively audited. And apparently the IRS didn't find anything to charge him with. But somehow the general public seeing the tax records is somehow going to make all the difference in the world. This is the latest greatest big one that's going to make "MAGA" finally turn against him. Not Epstein, not the E. Jean Carroll case, not Stormy Daniels, not 34 felony convictions etc, but the release of heavily audited tax records. Another 2 years and 8 months of this until he finally retires into luxury and continues to drive the left mad with his tweets and such.

Always in His Presence · May 21, 2026

True - he has not released his tax returns and that is concern for many - I sympathize with and understand some posters consternation towards the Issue however as a gentle reminder - it is not required - it would be good if he did, but he is not required to.

One the other end of the situation, a quick search aided by Claude reveals what he has done - that is required of the President.

Types of Reports Filed

Annual Financial Disclosure (OGE Form 278e)

This comprehensive report details the filer's financial interests, including:

Positions held outside the U.S. Government (Part 1)
Employment assets, income, and retirement accounts (Part 2)
Employment agreements and arrangements (Part 3)
Sources of compensation exceeding $5,000 (Part 4)
Other assets and income (Part 6)

President Trump filed his 2025 Annual 278 report for his current term, and he previously filed a 2021 Termination 278 when leaving office after his first term. extapps2.oge.gov

Periodic Transaction Reports (OGE Form 278-T)

These disclose certain securities transactions (purchases, sales, exchanges) exceeding $1,000. Filers must report qualifying transactions within 30 days of learning about them, but no later than 45 days after the transaction date.

President Trump has filed multiple 278-T reports, including filings dated October 20, 2025 and May 8, 2026, disclosing various bond and securities transactions. whitehouse.gov

Key Disclosed Holdings and Arrangements

Based on the filings:

Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG): Following a March 2024 merger with Digital World Acquisition Corp., Trump's equity converted to shares in the post-merger entity. As of March 2025, the Donald J. Trump Revocable Trust holds 114,750,000 shares. These shares are subject to lock-up provisions, insider trading policies, and pre-clearance requirements before any sale.
Pension income: Trump receives monthly pension payments from the Screen Actors Guild (since 1992) and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (since 1989).
Family Trusts: J.P. Morgan serves as sole trustee of several family trusts in which Trump retains an income interest but has no investment decision authority.
Bond and ETF transactions: The May 2026 periodic report lists numerous municipal bond purchases and holdings in securities such as the SPDR High Yield Bond ETF, as well as corporate bonds from issuers including General Motors Financial, Newell Rubbermaid, Netflix, and Carnival Corp.

Filing Extensions and Review

The 2025 Annual report notes that President Trump was granted a 30-day extension to file. All reports are reviewed and certified by OGE ethics officials for compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

In everyone of those required actions the President is in full compliance. Same as every other President

Say it aint so · May 21, 2026

Servus said:
He's been extensively audited. And apparently the IRS didn't find anything to charge him with. But somehow the general public seeing the tax records is somehow going to make all the difference in the world. This is the latest greatest big one that's going to make "MAGA" finally turn against him. Not Epstein, not the E. Jean Carroll case, not Stormy Daniels, not 34 felony convictions etc, but the release of heavily audited tax records. Another 2 years and 8 months of this until he finally retires into luxury and continues to drive the left mad with his tweets and such.

Trump Organization found guilty on all (17) counts of criminal tax fraud

Donald Trump found guilty of all 34 charges in hush money trial

As with tax fraud, all book cooking type offenses.

Servus · May 21, 2026

Say it aint so said:
Trump Organization found guilty on all (17) counts of criminal tax fraud
Donald Trump found guilty of all 34 charges in hush money trial
As with tax fraud, all book cooking type offenses.

That's yet another example of, which resulted in bupkis.

DaisyDay · May 21, 2026

Servus said:
That's yet another example of, which resulted in bupkis.

Which is simply to say he got away with it. His crimes remain unpunished.

Say it aint so · May 21, 2026

Servus said:
That's yet another example of, which resulted in bupkis.

Both were guilty findings.
Both were convictions of a total of 51 counts.
Trump is a convicted felon.
You must have a redefinition of "bupkis".

Always in His Presence · May 21, 2026

Say it aint so said:
Trump Organization found guilty on all (17) counts of criminal tax fraud

Key word Organization -

Say it aint so said:
Donald Trump found guilty of all 34 charges in hush money trial
As with tax fraud, all book cooking type offenses.

and here is where it is right now:

In January 2025, he was sentenced to an “unconditional discharge,” meaning the conviction stayed on his record but there was no jail time, probation, or fine.
Since then, Trump’s legal team has continued appealing the conviction and arguing it should be vacated because of the Supreme Court’s presidential-immunity ruling.
In late 2025, a federal appeals court gave Trump another opportunity to try to move the case into federal court, which could potentially lead to the conviction being thrown out later — but the court did not erase the conviction itself.

ChatGPT

Let's see what it is on appeal, shall we?

Servus · May 21, 2026

Say it aint so said:
Both were guilty findings.
Both were convictions of a total of 51 counts.
Trump is a convicted felon.
You must have a redefinition of "bupkis".

Did his followers turn against him? The sentiment of the OP seems to be that with the release of his tax records, finally his followers will turn against him. What was the result of those convictions? Being sentenced to being President of the United States again? People get all excited over stuff like this as if it will lead to actual consequences, which it never does. He'll serve his 2 years and 8 months as POTUS and then go back to running his empire from his luxury properties. Have his memoirs ghost written, go on speaking engagements, and make gobs of money.

Say it aint so · May 21, 2026

Always in His Presence said:
Key word Organization -

Yes, The Trump flagship org ran by Trump.

and here is where it is right now:

In January 2025, he was sentenced to an “unconditional discharge,” meaning the conviction stayed on his record but there was no jail time, probation, or fine.

Since then, Trump’s legal team has continued appealing the conviction and arguing it should be vacated because of the Supreme Court’s presidential-immunity ruling.

In late 2025, a federal appeals court gave Trump another opportunity to try to move the case into federal court, which could potentially lead to the conviction being thrown out later — but the court did not erase the conviction itself.

ChatGPT

Let's see what it is on appeal, shall we?

Presidential immunity is not going to fly seeing he wasn't president in 2016.

Say it aint so · May 21, 2026

Servus said:
Did his followers turn against him? The sentiment of the OP seems to be that with the release of his tax records, finally his followers will turn against him. What was the result of those convictions? Being sentenced to being President of the United States again? People get all excited over stuff like this as if it will lead to actual consequences, which it never does. He'll serve his 2 years and 8 months as POTUS and then go back to running his empire from his luxury properties. Have his memoirs ghost written, go on speaking engagements, and make gobs of money.

The membership of the ignore the obvious and defend the indefensible crowd has no bearing on the reality of his convictions on both accounts.

Fantine · May 21, 2026

Say it aint so said:
The membership of the ignore the obvious and defend the indefensible crowd has no bearing on the reality of his convictions on both accounts.

He may fool himself into believing he was innocent if he has a battalion of lawyers initiating lawsuits and fighting his battles, but that don't impress-a-me-much. It just serves to affirm my opinion that he is totally unworthy of the trust that 50.1% of voters gave him.

Servus · May 22, 2026

Say it aint so said:
The membership of the ignore the obvious and defend the indefensible crowd has no bearing on the reality of his convictions on both accounts.

It has bearing on the actual topic of this thread. You're arguing by way of deflection.

Servus · May 22, 2026

Fantine said:
He may fool himself into believing he was innocent if he has a battalion of lawyers initiating lawsuits and fighting his battles, but that don't impress-a-me-much. It just serves to affirm my opinion that he is totally unworthy of the trust that 50.1% of voters gave him.

Sure but isn't the opinion of his supporters what's important regarding this matter? How they're going to react after seeing his tax records?

Stopped_lurking · May 22, 2026

Servus said:
Sure but isn't the opinion of his supporters what's important regarding this matter? How they're going to react after seeing his tax records?

It is not only the opinion of his supporters that is important, it might influence the views of legislators as well. Also remember it is also only a small part of his supporters that needs to see him as unelectable to make a difference. Sometime the economic shenanigans might start making a difference.

It also shows him to be a liar if he won't show them, he promised that he would show his tax returns during his first campaign. That is good information about him regardless if you're a supporter or not.

So there are good reasons to want them released.

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