Twice before he was elected president Trump declared that if he ever ran for office, releasing his tax returns would be no object. Twelve months later, to Hewitt: "I would certainly show tax returns if it was necessary." Former President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump walk to board Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in 2020. Read more• Donald Trump's tax returns handed over to New York prosecutor after long legal fight• Donald Trump decries US Supreme Court ruling on his tax returns• Donald Trump's tax returns to be released• Five takeaways from New York Times report on Trump's tax returnsWithin 24 hours, Trump had an excuse for not making them public: "I get audited. President Donald Trump pumps his fist as he tours a section of the US-Mexico border wall in 2021.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 28, 2021 05:03 UTC