John,
As Donald Trump receives world-class medical treatment to combat COVID-19, the costs involved make it even clearer that he is not paying clost to his fair share of taxes.
Over the weekend, White House Physician Sean Conley stated that one of the antiviral drugs being used to treat Trump is remdesivir, which pharmaceutical giant Gilead Sciences charges the federal government $2,340 for a five-day treatment.[1] But, in both 2016 and 2017, Trump reportedly paid just $750 in federal income taxes―a fraction of that cost. And he paid nothing in 11 out of 18 recent years.[2]
Below, take a look at just a small sampling of the ways that Trump benefits from taxpayer dollars while not paying his fair share of taxes. Then pitch in to bring this new infographic to millions of voters between now and Election Day.
Trump says dodging taxes makes him “smart.”[3] I think he’s a deadbeat. As you and I pay our fair share in taxes, Donald Trump dodges taxes at our expense.
Donate to Americans for Tax Fairness Action Fund today to shine a light on Trump’s tax dodging schemes and to remind the American people that while he has a greater ability to pay taxes than almost anyone, he continually uses loopholes and corrupt accounting practices to avoid paying his fair share.
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Thank you for all you do to hold Donald Trump accountable.
Andrea Haverdink
Digital Director
Americans for Tax Fairness Action Fund
[1] “Gilead is charging $2,340 for remdesivir. State officials are asking the federal government to make the coronavirus drug cheaper,” Business Insider, Aug. 6, 2020
[2] “Long-Concealed Records Show Trump’s Chronic Losses and Years of Tax Avoidance,” New York Times, Sep. 27, 2020
[3] “Trump brags about not paying taxes: ‘That makes me smart’,” CNBC, Sep. 26, 2016
