WASHINGTON — A House panel voted Tuesday along party lines to release former President Donald Trump's tax returns, an unprecedented move that marks the culmination of a yearslong legal battle to disclose his financial records.
Republicans said the move underscored Democrats' ongoing obsession with Trump. They warned that it would create a dangerous weapon that could be used against other politicians, business executives, labor leaders and even private citizens.
Many Democrats cheered the move as long overdue. Unlike other modern presidents, Trump — who announced last month that he would run for president again in 2024 — has refused to release his returns, which would reveal details about the source and size of his wealth, potential financial conflicts and whether he has paid taxes in recent years.
