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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWho thinks Trump's tax returns will show he collects Social Security payments?
Am I the only thinking that may be one (of the many) reasons(s) he is refusing to release his tax returns? Imagine how he explains, after bragging about rich he is and how he is self-funding his campaign, that he collects a check from the government each month. Of course, he is entitled to collect if he paid into the system (which most rich Americans do), but can he convince his dumbed-downed supporters that with all his wealth and riches, they should be helping to support his wealthy life-style by sending him some of their hard-earned money on a monthly basis.
I've seen many tax returns of very wealthy older Americans and they always reflected social security income. I think Trumps might show the same, unless he is waiting until he is 72 in order to collect the maximum amount.
Just a thought, there is no way of knowing for sure until he provides the voters with the returns, and I doubt that will ever happen.
AgingAmerican
(12,958 posts)If he so chooses
scscholar
(2,902 posts)It's morally wrong to be a glutton and take even more. Take even more.
AgingAmerican
(12,958 posts)But he has the option of doing so if he chooses.
cali
(114,904 posts)And his fans sure as Hell wouldn't be bothered if he does. In the slightest.
yallerdawg
(16,104 posts)"Steak and Lobster Day."
I'd say if everyone participates, everyone pays in the same - end the cap!
Warren Stupidity
(48,181 posts)safeinOhio
(32,695 posts)on a $350,000 investment in Trump University.
erpowers
(9,350 posts)For 30+ years Donald Trump has built a brand that claims he is a super successful billionaire businessman. He is trying to cover up the fact that he is not a billionaire and not worth $10 billion. His tax returns could uncover his net worth fraud and destroy his billionaire businessman brand.
Donald Trump is trying to protect his brand. He is not corncerned with people knowing he receives Social Security. Very few people would care if a billionaire received Social Security. Like many at this site, most would say he is ebtitled to it since he paide into the program.
skip fox
(19,359 posts)It's crazy that he would show his returns in order to own a casino and not to run for president.