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DonRedwood

(4,359 posts) Mon Aug 22, 2016, 10:25 AM Aug 2016

"Trump can't release his taxes because he is getting social security"

I overheard this a few weeks ago when I was in Washington, D.C..

Despite my attempts to see if I could prove it, I've come up blank... But this man has sued people for small amounts of money. Would he say no to a free check from the government? I mean, after all, he was taking the $300 tax refund in New York.

And though people earn their social security, Trump has been publicly calling on his friends and billionaires to return their social security or not take it. To quote Trump "I don't need it." But "I don't need it" is not the same as "I don't take it."

Anyone else heard anything about Trump getting SSI?

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"Trump can't release his taxes because he is getting social security" (Original Post) DonRedwood Aug 2016 OP

Can't imagine he was ever a wage/salary earner to pay into SS (nt) TacoD Aug 2016 #1

His dad's company was paying him for a while.... DonRedwood Aug 2016 #8

And NBC DonRedwood Aug 2016 #9

True or not, I think his tax returns likely reflect a much uglier reality than merely that. cali Aug 2016 #2

There is nothing surprising about that flyingfysh Aug 2016 #3

Yes, but Trump has publicly been saying billionaires should not take social security DonRedwood Aug 2016 #5

I suspect the main secret is that he's not as rich as he claims. Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2016 #4

Broke winetourdriver Aug 2016 #6

It wouldn't surprise me. n/t Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2016 #10

excuses excuses eShirl Aug 2016 #7

Be a concerned American T-rump, release your damn tax returns! Iliyah Aug 2016 #11

SS is not a "free check" from the government. If he qualifies for it, then he should get it. Lochloosa Aug 2016 #12

Definitely. In fact, I want people to take it so they know how small it is yeoman6987 Aug 2016 #13

Yes, but you are telling your friends it is wrong to take it so they won't take it DonRedwood Aug 2016 #17

Until Buffet claimed he was lying, it was "they audit." Another day, another excuse -- that's Trump. ancianita Aug 2016 #14

The maggot took $150,000 after 9/11 meant for small businesses Motley13 Aug 2016 #15

Good info, thanks, M. nt. Mc Mike Aug 2016 #16

TacoD

(581 posts)

1. Can't imagine he was ever a wage/salary earner to pay into SS (nt)

Reply to DonRedwood (Original post)

Mon Aug 22, 2016, 10:32 AM

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DonRedwood

(4,359 posts)

8. His dad's company was paying him for a while....

Reply to TacoD (Reply #1)

Mon Aug 22, 2016, 10:46 AM

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DonRedwood

(4,359 posts)

9. And NBC

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Mon Aug 22, 2016, 10:47 AM

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cali

(114,904 posts)

2. True or not, I think his tax returns likely reflect a much uglier reality than merely that.

Reply to DonRedwood (Original post)

Mon Aug 22, 2016, 10:33 AM

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flyingfysh

(1,990 posts)

3. There is nothing surprising about that

Reply to DonRedwood (Original post)

Mon Aug 22, 2016, 10:37 AM

Aug 2016

Almost anyone with a long enough work history is entitled to SS payments before age 70, even if they are still working. There are a very few exceptions, such as those who get benefits through the Massachusetts teacher retirement system.
This is not welfare, and is not based on current income. It is an earned benefit.

DonRedwood

(4,359 posts)

5. Yes, but Trump has publicly been saying billionaires should not take social security

Reply to flyingfysh (Reply #3)

Mon Aug 22, 2016, 10:41 AM

Aug 2016

He says he does not need it.... But I could not see where he has said he doesn't actually take it.

Buckeye_Democrat

(14,853 posts)

4. I suspect the main secret is that he's not as rich as he claims.

Reply to DonRedwood (Original post)

Mon Aug 22, 2016, 10:38 AM

Aug 2016

Trump has a huge ego based on the lie that he's always successful. It's his brand, despite the obvious contradictions that exist.

There could be ties to Russia and other countries too, but I'd bet it's his income that he's mostly hiding.

winetourdriver

(196 posts)

6. Broke

Reply to DonRedwood (Original post)

Mon Aug 22, 2016, 10:45 AM

Aug 2016

I think he is broke, he needs constant credit to keep the grift going, he is getting in trouble because reputable banks won't give him that credit anymore, hence he is in deep with the russian mob. Financially he is a fucked up mess.