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Trump: IRS audits me because I’m a “strong Christian” [Watch Video]
Hotair ^ | 02/26/2016 | Ed Morrissey

Posted on 02/26/2016 8:00:01 AM PST by SeekAndFind

Or maybe because, to quote Ben Carson, they’re looking at the fruit salad of his life. Fresh off of getting chased around the arena by a couple of lions, Donald Trump tried to explain to CNN’s Chris Cuomo why the IRS audits him so routinely, the excuse he gave during the debate for not releasing his tax returns. Trump claimed to be the victim of religious persecution:

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“I’m always audited by the IRS, which I think is very unfair. Maybe because of religion, maybe because of something else, maybe because I am doing this, but this is just recently,” Trump said, at the end referring to his presidential bid.

When CNN’s Chris Cuomo questioned the comment about religion, the real estate tycoon said: “Maybe because of the fact that I am a strong Christian … you see what’s happened, you have many religious groups complaining about that.”

Perhaps it has more to do with Trump’s complicated finances than it does with his religious affiliation, because let’s face it, the IRS may not have even known about the latter. Trump has affirmed his Christian affiliation, but it’s safe to say that he hasn’t exactly been one of the more high-profile followers of the church during the course of his life. Chris Cuomo can’t quite believe he’s hearing it, and asks for clarification on Trump’s claim of religious persecution.

The issue arose earlier this week when Mitt Romney publicly speculated that Trump was trying to hide something in his tax returns — either legal issues, or perhaps just that Trump has inflated estimates of his wealth to impress voters. Hugh Hewitt asked four of the five candidates on stage whether they would release their tax returns but started with Trump, who promised exactly one year earlier on Hugh’s show that he would release all his returns:

Last night, when reminded of this, Trump sneered at Hugh’s show while flip-flopping on releasing the returns:

Well, if he’s routinely audited every year, then why did Trump promise to release his tax returns when talking to Hugh a year ago? And what about an audit prevents people from releasing their returns, anyway? If they are the same documents provided to the IRS, then there’s nothing legally risky about providing them to other people at the same time. It may require a caveat that the returns could be modified after an audit, but tax returns aren’t held under lock and key during audits — and previous years certainly could be released.

Unless releasing tax returns are against Donald’s religion, nothing about these responses make much sense, except as a fruit salad of dodges.


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: audit; irs; trump
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To: traderrob6

Just another pile on Trump thread.


41 posted on 02/26/2016 8:27:23 AM PST by flaglady47 (TRUMP ROCKS L)
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To: moehoward

Good point!


42 posted on 02/26/2016 8:31:26 AM PST by Guenevere (If.the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do....)
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To: Guenevere

No.

I don’t claim to be holier than Thou.

I said that based on my observations of his behavior and based on his personal history.

I could say the about any public figure.

Is there some sort of new rule around here that you cannot criticize DT at all? That he is above all forms of criticism. Of course he is free to attack anyone he wants, say anything he pleases, use foul language, sleep with anyone he wants. Call people names like pussy and liar. Spout outrageous conspiracy theories. He can sure dish it out, but he can’t take it.


43 posted on 02/26/2016 8:31:37 AM PST by Trapped Behind Enemy Lines
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To: Balding_Eagle
Don't they usually call themselves "the Face of God" or some such?

Ted tries to bring Jesus to everyone. You can see it in his 100% pro-life stance.
44 posted on 02/26/2016 8:32:44 AM PST by mlizzy (America needs no words from me to see how your decision in Roe/Wade has deformed a great nation. -MT)
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To: Spunky
Your tagline is a lie.

It's a lie because it's only half of the truth.

Trump says, "I've been greedy, greedy, greedy all my life. Now I'm going to be greedy for the Country.

You knew that, of course, but you have nothing positive to go on, so lies are what you are reduced to.

45 posted on 02/26/2016 8:34:14 AM PST by Balding_Eagle ( The Great Wall of Trump ---- 100% sealing of the border. Coming soon.)
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To: Trapped Behind Enemy Lines

Oh he took it alright...
..they enjoyed beating up on him all night!

But he’s still standing, God love him!


46 posted on 02/26/2016 8:34:18 AM PST by Guenevere (If.the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do....)
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To: Trapped Behind Enemy Lines

Trump is audited for the same reason Ben Carson and Tea Party members are audited - because liberal elite thugs are bullies.


47 posted on 02/26/2016 8:36:32 AM PST by GOPJ (GOPe Milquetoast Mitty's stick their feet out to trip Trump ... then fall flat on their faces..)
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To: Guenevere

The more one knows Jesus, the more they can read another’s heart. It’s not that difficult.

http://www.buzzfeed.com/andrewkaczynski/donald-trump-said-a-lot-of-gross-things-about-women-on-howar#.uiOXPEzYMo


48 posted on 02/26/2016 8:37:00 AM PST by mlizzy (America needs no words from me to see how your decision in Roe/Wade has deformed a great nation. -MT)
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To: flaglady47
Just another pile on Trump thread.

I saw trumpy say that he is getting audited because he's such a strong Christian. I was expecting lightening to strike. Pile on trump thread??? Are you serious?? Someone needs to smack orangehead with a 2x4 and tell him to quit lying, taking advantage of, and deceiving simpleminded people.... people like.... hmmmm.. well is there anyone here that he is fooling...???

49 posted on 02/26/2016 8:39:44 AM PST by kjam22 (America needs forgiveness from God..... even if Donald Trump doesn't)
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To: Dilbert San Diego
In a previous career, I did contract work for a number of publicly traded companies. I always prepared workpapers on issues that the IRS might audit.

Taking that extra step often earned me a return engagement.

50 posted on 02/26/2016 8:40:54 AM PST by Night Hides Not (Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad! Remember Mississippi! My vote is going to Cruz.)
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To: SeekAndFind

Brilliant! Genius! Trump’s so dreamy!


51 posted on 02/26/2016 8:42:31 AM PST by Nickname
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To: Spunky

Don’t forget to add Cruz, Rubio, JEB and the rest of the GOPe to your list


52 posted on 02/26/2016 8:45:47 AM PST by arl295
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To: traderrob6
"His statements become more bizarre by the day."

I understand his Twitter Tweets this morning are really something. He also misspells lots of words.

53 posted on 02/26/2016 9:00:55 AM PST by Spunky (Trump says: I am Greedy! Greedy! Greedy!)
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To: Starstruck
Maybe they are auditing him because he is saying how many billions he has and the actual returns are not reflecting that number.

Ladies and gentlemen...we have our winner!
54 posted on 02/26/2016 9:04:06 AM PST by Milton Miteybad (I am Jim Thompson. {Really.})
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To: Trapped Behind Enemy Lines

This is the kind of thing Trump does that really does worry me. He uses Christianity to draw evangelicals. Trump doesn’t miss a thing and he heard Dr. Carson say he started getting audited right after he spoke at the prayer breakfast. I like much of what he says but not this side.

That being said my daughter said she like Dr. Carson today and I agreed. But, I told her, there’s no choice this election. It’s Trump or them, freedom or tyranny. She agreed.


55 posted on 02/26/2016 9:04:59 AM PST by Kenny (RED)
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To: ClearCase_guy
Its a brilliant bit of campaign theater.

While I can agree that it is campaign theater, I would have to say that your bar for "brilliance" is pretty low. ;-)
56 posted on 02/26/2016 9:06:38 AM PST by Milton Miteybad (I am Jim Thompson. {Really.})
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To: Balding_Eagle
"Trump says, "I've been greedy, greedy, greedy all my life. Now I'm going to be greedy for the Country."

So it is ok with you if we become a Greedy Country?

57 posted on 02/26/2016 9:09:08 AM PST by Spunky (Trump says: I am Greedy! Greedy! Greedy!)
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To: Slyfox
"And then there are people who think he is the greatest thing EVER."

I am calling this the Obama factor. It seems there is a majority of people who now worship Trump just like those who worshiped Obama. They now feel like we have our own God and no matter how much you prove what he is like (just like we tried to show what Obama was like) they are not going to listen.

It is unbelievable what our society has become.

58 posted on 02/26/2016 9:18:01 AM PST by Spunky (Trump says: I am Greedy! Greedy! Greedy!)
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To: austingirl

Exactly.


59 posted on 02/26/2016 9:27:33 AM PST by SeaHawkFan
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To: Spunky

Well, I have a much higher reading comprehension level than you do, obviously, so my answer is yes.

Yours may vary.


60 posted on 02/26/2016 12:23:12 PM PST by Balding_Eagle ( The Great Wall of Trump ---- 100% sealing of the border. Coming soon.)
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