The $10 Billion Smoke Screen: A Lesson in Deflection
Trump's Knack for Diversion
Trump has a knack for diverting attention. While everyone is busy arguing about his latest controversial tweet or action, he quietly pursues his real agenda: getting his hands on more money. This time, it's a whopping $10 billion he's after, all from taxpayers.
The Latest Drama
The latest drama involves a leaked tax return showing Trump paid little to no taxes. Instead of addressing this, he's suing the IRS, claiming the leak caused him immense financial harm. But here's the catch:
- The leak happened in 2020
- The statute of limitations ran out in 2022
- Trump claims he only found out about it in 2024
A Familiar Tactic
This isn't Trump's first rodeo. He's known for using lawsuits to extort money. He's done it to:
- The media
- Law firms
- Even foreign governments
Now, he's turning his sights on the American taxpayer. And who's in charge of settling this massive claim? Trump himself.
Congress Asleep at the Wheel
Meanwhile, Congress seems to be asleep at the wheel. They're too busy chasing the latest outrage to focus on the real issue: Trump's constant money grabs. It's like a magic trick—while we're all looking at his left hand, his right hand is picking our pockets.
The Ploy
Trump's net worth has actually increased since the tax return leak. So, where's the harm he's claiming? It's all a ploy to get more money. And as long as we keep falling for his distractions, he'll keep getting away with it.