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President Trump Loses Appeal To Protect Financial Records

Emily Zanotti
President Trump Loses Appeal To Protect Financial Records
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An appeals court in New York ruled against President Donald Trump Monday, rejecting the president’s bid to protect his financial records, including possibly his tax returns, from zealous New York City prosecutors.

A three-judge appeals panel for the United States Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit issued the unanimous decision, taking pains to refuse the president’s argument that his status provides him absolute immunity from grand jury investigations of criminal conduct that allegedly occurred before his election, according to USA Today.

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