I think even paying $750 in taxes is a big deal, as are the other aspects of the story. I didn't know that Trump paid no taxes, I assume that like Romney, he found a way to pay a smaller percentage of his income in taxes than his secretary does, but still a seven- or eight-figure amount. Like he apparently did for a couple of years before he claimed that $72 million refund.tennbengal wrote: ↑Mon Sep 28, 2020 7:56 am No, Delaware, this isn't what "ends" Trump. But it's a bigger deal than you are making out. This isn't the only story the Times will do on it - they've apparently got a series of stories coming. The bigger story here isn't that he doesn't pay taxes, I would assume everyone knew that. The bigger story is going to be who has bailed him out, who he owes money to, and the machinations around that. On top of all that, it will dominate the news cycle for awhile five weeks before the election where Biden needs to run up the score as much as possible just to squeak out a win. This will likely help that effort at the margins.
Plus, the tax fraud, the embarrassing losses, and the apparent confirmation of massive personal debt.
I think if Trump actually paid zero tax, it'd be less damaging than the fact that he paid a laughably small amount *after becoming President and undertaking the obligation to serve the country*. It's like $750 is the perfect amount to mock him and attack him for.
I don't think Trump will walk off the stage or do anything extra insane at the debate. He's just continue to deny the story, and the moderator will move on. When a witness just denies, denies, denies, there's nothing you can do without a document to put in front of him/the court/the jury/the audience.
