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Trump Faces New Scrutiny of Personal Finances Weeks Before Vote

  • Times report says billionaire president paid little-to-no tax
  • Revelations deal fresh fodder to Biden ahead of first debate
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference on Sept. 27. 

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference on Sept. 27. 

Photographer: Chris Kleponis/Polaris/Bloomberg

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President Donald Trump faces renewed scrutiny of his personal finances just weeks ahead of Election Day, after a report raised fresh questions about his business savvy and the integrity of his accounting.

The New York Times report, published Sunday, portrayed a president in a financial vise who could potentially turn to investments that could threaten his independence as commander-in-chief. Citing tax documents, it said Trump, a billionaire, paid no income taxes in 10 of the past 15 years and only $750 in 2016 and 2017.