Pelosi Statement on Republican Vote to Keep Trump’s Tax Returns Secret

Contact: Drew Hammill/Caroline Behringer, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after Republicans unanimously voted to block a privileged resolution calling for the immediate release of President Trump's long-promised tax returns:

"Tonight, House Republicans made themselves accomplices to hiding President Trump's tax returns from the American people.

"Our security and our democracy have been endangered by Russia's clear influence on the Trump Administration. The American people deserve the truth about Russia's personal, political and financial grip on President Trump. If there's nothing there, then what are Republicans afraid of?

"The President's refusal to release his tax returns is yet another example of his contempt for the promises he made in his campaign. While Republicans stonewall an independent investigation, Democrats will continue to demand the truth for the American people."

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