DOJ: Dems appear to be trying to harass Trump by seeking personal finances

The Justice Department wants appeals court judges to overturn subpoenas for Trump's financial records, saying Democrats are trying to “harass” the president rather than legislate

The Justice Department urged a federal appeals court on Tuesday to overturn a ruling requiring President Donald Trump's accounting firm to turn over years' worth of the president's financial records to Congress, suggesting Democrats are attempting to "harass" Trump rather than legislate.submitted to the U.S.

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