Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin engages in a fiery exchange with Democratic Representative Maxine Waters over how long he was required to answer questions at a hearing
WASHINGTON - U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Tuesday that Treasury Department lawyers had held “informational” discussions with the White House about an expected request from House Democrats for President Donald Trump’s tax returns.
But in a second hearing later in the day, Mnuchin said the department had never sought permission from the White House on the issue regarding the release of the tax returns. An attorney for Trump on Friday blasted the request from Democrats as “a misguided attempt” to politicize the tax laws, accusing lawmakers of harassment and interference in IRS audits. The Democrats’ request is expected to lead to a long court battle.
“I think this committee would like to know if in those communications, the White House had expressed their desire to you or anybody else at Treasury what their views or how you should act on this matter,” Quigley said. “So if you would pass that on, it would be greatly appreciated.” At both hearings, Mnuchin said the Treasury would “follow the law” regarding Neal’s request for Trump’s tax returns, adding that was being reviewed by the Treasury’s legal department.
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