Congress has been given permission by the New York governor to view former President Trump's state tax records
New York Allows Congress Access to Trump's State Tax Returns
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed a bill that allows certain members of Congress to access President Donald Trump's New York state tax returns. The bill, which was passed by the Democratically controlled state Legislature weeks ago, gives Congress the ability to fulfill its Constitutional responsibilities and ensure that no one is above the law.
However, the bill does not specify which public officials or entities are included in its scope. It requires New York officials to release tax returns of public officials that have been requested by congressional tax-related committees with a specified and legitimate legislative purpose. The exact legislative purpose for which the tax returns are being sought is not disclosed.
This new bill is seen as another attempt to challenge President Trump. Governor Cuomo, a Democrat, has been vocal about his opposition to the President's policies and actions. Another bill aimed at Trump is being considered by Governor Cuomo, which would allow state prosecutors to pursue charges against certain individuals even if they had received a presidential pardon.
Meanwhile, House Ways and Means chairman Richard Neal, D-Mass., has stated that he will not request the state returns of President Trump due to concerns it could harm his efforts to obtain Trump's federal returns. Neal recently sued the IRS and the Treasury Department for Trump's federal returns, but the President has spoken about the possibility of pardoning those accused or convicted of crimes stemming from former special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation.
The bill under consideration by Governor Cuomo does not yet have a confirmed status of approval or rejection. Governor Cuomo could act soon on the bill that would allow state prosecutors to pursue charges against certain individuals even if they had received a presidential pardon.
The new bill under consideration by Governor Cuomo is another development in the ongoing saga surrounding President Trump's tax returns. As the political landscape continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how this bill will impact the President and his administration.
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