Mnuchin Rejects House Democrats' Demand for Trump's Tax Returns
- Denial potentially sets up a lawsuit or subpoena from House
- Treasury Secretary says House lacks ‘legitimate’ purpose
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Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin refused to release President Donald Trump’s personal and business tax returns, setting up what could become one of the biggest legal showdowns between the president and a Congress seeking to investigate him.
The rejection of House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal’s request for six years of the president’s returns opens the door for Democrats to pursue more forceful measures, such as issuing a subpoena or filing a lawsuit.