The legislative purpose of the law under which the Ways & Means Committee is requesting Trump's tax returns was passed in the wake of the Teapot Dome scandal -- the entire purpose of the law is to have oversight over potential financial conflicts of public officials.

The legislative purpose of the law under which the Ways & Means Committee is requesting Trump's tax returns was passed in the wake of the Teapot Dome scandal -- the entire purpose of the law is to have oversight over potential financial conflicts of public officials. https://t.co/2OZK4LLVku

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