Tax Day protesters demand Trump release tax returns
Protesters gather on Capitol Hill in Washington, Saturday, April 15, 2017, during a Tax Day demonstration calling on President Donald Trump to release his tax returns.
Demonstrators took to the streets in dozens of cities nationwide Saturday to call on the president to release his tax returns, saying Americans deserve to know about his income, debts, business ties, and potential conflicts of interest.
After promising numerous times before and during his campaign that he would release his taxes (citing being under audit as a reason he could not), Mr. Trump has refused to do so, breaking with a longstanding tradition of presidents releasing their returns.
Washington, D.C.
Protesters gather on Capitol Hill in Washington, Saturday, April 15, 2017, during a Tax Day demonstration calling on President Donald Trump to release his tax returns.
Washington, D.C.
Shredded papers are thrown symbolizing shredded tax returns, while Anthony Atamanuik of Comedy Central, impersonating President Donald Trump, speaks during a Tax Day demonstration on Capitol Hill in Washington, Saturday, April 15, 2017, calling on President Donald Trump to release his tax returns.
Washington, D.C.
Protesters take part in the Tax Day March to call on President Donald Trump to release his tax records on April 15, 2017 in Washington, D.C.
In January White House advisor Kellyanne Conway said the White House position was that Mr. Trump would not release his taxes after all, because he did not need to, now that people has voted. “People didn’t care,” she explained.
Washington, D.C.
Protesters gather in front of the Trump International Hotel in Washington, Saturday, April 15, 2017, calling on President Donald Trump to release his tax returns.
Philadelphia
An inflatable chicken is dressed as President Donald Trump as demonstrators protest in response to Trump’s refusal to make his tax returns public in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 15, 2017.
Philadelphia
Demonstrators protest in response to President Donald Trump’s refusal to make his tax returns public in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 15, 2017.
Philadelphia
Demonstrators protest in response to President Donald Trump’s refusal to make his tax returns public in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 15, 2017.
A Washington Post/ABC News poll in January showed that 74 percent of Americans want the president to release his returns.
Philadelphia
Demonstrators protest in response to President Donald Trump’s refusal to make his tax returns public in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 15, 2017.
Philadelphia
Kathleen Moyer, 23, joins demonstrators protesting in response to President Donald Trump’s refusal to make his tax returns public in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 15, 2017.
Philadelphia
Demonstrators protest in response to President Donald Trump’s refusal to make his tax returns public in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 15, 2017.
Philadelphia
Demonstrators protest in response to President Donald Trump’s refusal to make his tax returns public in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 15, 2017.
Philadelphia
Penelope Trayes, 1, joins demonstrators protesting in response to President Donald Trump’s refusal to make his tax returns public in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 15, 2017.
Philadelphia
Demonstrators hold hands while praying during a protest in response to President Donald Trump’s refusal to make his tax returns public in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. April 15, 2017.
Philadelphia
Francesca Modla, wears a Vladimir Putin mask, joining demonstrators protesting in response to President Donald Trump’s refusal to make his tax returns public in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 15, 2017.
Philadelphia
Demonstrators protest in response to President Donald Trump’s refusal to make his tax returns public in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 15, 2017.
Philadelphia
Demonstrators protest in response to President Donald Trump’s refusal to make his tax returns public in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 15, 2017.
Philadelphia
Demonstrators protest in response to President Donald Trump’s refusal to make his tax returns public in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 15, 2017.
Philadelphia
Demonstrators protest in response to President Donald Trump’s refusal to make his tax returns public in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 15, 2017.
Philadelphia
Demonstrators protest in response to President Donald Trump’s refusal to make his tax returns public in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 15, 2017.
New York City
Demonstrators participate in a march and rally to demand President Donald Trump release his tax returns, Saturday, April 15, 2017, in New York.
New York City
People march demanding President Donald Trump release his tax returns, in New York City, April 15, 2017.
New York City
Demonstrators participate in a march and rally to demand President Donald Trump release his tax returns, Saturday, April 15, 2017, in New York. Protesters took to the streets in dozens of cities nationwide Saturday to call on President Donald Trump to release his tax returns, saying Americans deserve to know about his business ties and potential conflicts of interest.
New York City
Demonstrators participate in a march and rally to demand President Donald Trump release his tax returns, Saturday, April 15, 2017, in New York. Protesters took to the streets in dozens of cities nationwide Saturday to call on President Donald Trump to release his tax returns, saying Americans deserve to know about his business ties and potential conflicts of interest.
New York City
People march demanding President Donald Trump release his tax returns, in New York City, April 15, 2017.
New York City
Demonstrators participate in a march and rally to demand President Donald Trump release his tax returns, Saturday, April 15, 2017, in New York. Protesters took to the streets in dozens of cities nationwide Saturday to call on President Donald Trump to release his tax returns, saying Americans deserve to know about his business ties and potential conflicts of interest.
New York City
Actress and comedian Sarah Silverman participates in a march to demand President Donald Trump release his tax returns, Saturday, April 15, 2017, in New York.
New York City
People march demanding President Donald Trump release his tax returns, in New York, April 15, 2017.
Los Angeles
Demonstrators protest President Donald Trump’s failure to release his tax returns and a host of other issues during a march and rally in downtown Los Angeles Saturday, April 15, 2017.
Los Angeles
Dressed as Uncle Sam, Lawrence Herrera of Los Angeles joins demonstrators protesting President Donald Trump’s failure to release his tax returns and a host of other issues during a march and rally in downtown Los Angeles Saturday, April 15, 2017.
Los Angeles
Demonstrators protest President Donald Trump’s failure to release his tax returns and a host of other issues during a march and rally in downtown Los Angeles Saturday, April 15, 2017.
Seattle
A woman in Seattle holds a sign during a rally calling for President Donald Trump to release his tax returns and a reference to his alleged ties to Russia, Saturday, April 15, 2017.
Seattle
A woman in Seattle holds a sign during a rally calling for President Donald Trump to release his tax returns, so Americans can scrutinize his business ties and potential conflicts of interest, Saturday, April 15, 2017.
On Sunday the president tweeted, “Someone should look into who paid for the small organized rallies yesterday. The election is over!”
Tax Day Marches were held in more than 200 communities across the nation.