Trump dismisses New York Times story on ‘dubious tax schemes’ as both a ‘hit piece’ and ‘boring’
With a morning tweet, the president made his first public comments on a story that detailed the extent to which his father fueled his wealth. The Times story alleges that the family’s tax avoidance amounted in some cases to ‘outright fraud.’
FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2017, file photo, a portrait of President Donald Trump's father Fred Trump, and three un-signed Executive orders are seen in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. The New York Times is reporting that President Donald Trump received at least $413 million from his father over the decades, much of that through dubious tax dodges, including outright fraud. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)