Opinion writerThe administration’s categorical refusal to release President Trump’s tax returns heightens the difficult question Democrats face, and raises the prospect of a nightmare scenario — both in political and substantive terms. The Treasury Department has declared that it will not release Trump’s tax returns to the House Ways and Means Committee. This is the case not just on Trump’s tax returns, but also in other areas, as Rosenthal points out. “Congress’ hand is strengthened across the board by acknowledging that the information is relevant to a possible impeachment inquiry,” Rosenthal tells me. James Downie: The wonderful illogic of Trump’s hidden tax returnsPaul Waldman: Trump’s tax return scam has taken yet another turnPaul Waldman: Getting Trump’s tax returns is only the beginningGreg Sargent: The case for getting Trump’s tax returns just got stronger — and more urgent

Source: Washington Post May 07, 2019 14:37 UTC