#2016 Philippine presidential elections

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Donald Trump, in response to a question during a 2020 presidential debate with Joe Biden, insisted that he closed down his bank account in China before his first campaign. But six years’ worth of Trump’s tax records, released Friday, reveal that wasn’t true.

“[I] had an account open, and I closed it,” Trump said with some irritation to moderator Kristen Welker, NBC White House correspondent, in the final debate of the campaign in October 2020. “I closed it before I even ran for President, let alone became President.”

Rep.-elect Daniel Goldman (D-N.Y.), who served as the Democrats’ lead counsel in the first impeachment inquiry into Trump, noted that the former President had bank accounts in China until 2018, from 2015 to 2017, according to his tax records.

“Generally, you only have bank accounts in a foreign country if you are doing transactions in that country’s currency,” Goldman tweeted Friday. “What business was Trump doing in China while he was President?”

Trump, who had accounts in a number of countries and collected income from more than a dozen foreign nations while in office, paid more in taxes in 2020 to the Chinese government than he did in American federal income tax that year, his returns revealed.

Trump also lied a month earlier to then-Fox News commentator Chris Wallace, who pointedly asked him during the first presidential debate in 2020 if he’d paid only $750 in federal income taxes in 2016 and 2017, as The New York Times had reported (which Trump immediately blasted as “fake news”).

Trump angrily responded — twice — that he had paid “millions of dollars.” His returns revealed that indeed he had paid just $750 in federal income taxes in each of those years. Trump and his wife Melania paid no federal income tax in 2020, the last full year he was in office, according to the tax records.

In addition, Trump did not annually donate his $400,000 presidential salary to charity, as he has claimed. He declared no charitable contributions of any kind on his 2020 returns.

Among the early revelations emerging in Trump’s tax records, some of the most troubling involve his financial entanglements abroad while he was President, “highlighting a string of potential conflicts of interest,” Politico noted.

Trump had multiple bank accounts in a number of foreign countries, and collected millions of dollars in income from more than a dozen nations ― including Panama, the Philippines (whose onetime dictator, former President Rodrigo Duterte, he has praised) and the United Arab Emirates during the Trump administration.

While presidents routinely place assets in blind trusts while they’re in office, Trump’s eldest sons continued to openly operate the Trump Organization and forged deals around the world with nations affected by the Trump administration’s policies and expenditures.

Trump’s returns reveal hefty financial losses in the two years before he became President, some of which he carried forward to reduce tax bills.

Trump enjoyed an adjusted gross income of $15.8 million during his first three years in office. He paid $642,000 in federal income tax in 2015, $750 in 2016 and in 2017, just under $1 million in 2018, $133,000 in 2019 and nothing in 2020.

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Listen: we were already here in 2016. We had this conversation in 2016. We all still remember what happened in 2016 (and the years after). Are you all going to just repeat the same fucking mistakes and let all of that Trumpian shit repeat themselves again?

I genuinely, genuinely hold responsible all those supposed “leftists” who decided not to vote back in 2016 (or wasted their vote on something else) for letting Trump ruin things to this point.

Do you still not understand how politics work? Do you still not understand how elections work? Do you still not FUCKING understand that your impotent “protest votes” or “election boycotts” only serves to roll out a red carpet for the fascists to take over? Especially when it comes to the way democracy is run in the US?

In virtually every other country I have seen, where people have decided to boycott elections for whatever reason, or used it to cast “protest votes”, the result was almost always the same: the fascists and/or anti-democratic types win, the country gets run further into ruin.

I may not be an American citizen, being from the other side of the world here in Singapore, but what happens with the US Presidency affects the entire world, both directly and indirectly. Letting a fascist get into the US Presidency again is only going to embolden similar types to try the same thing - and invade every space you can think of - in other countries. Look at Europe, the UK, India, the Philippines, Argentina, Brazil, and so many more - and that’s just the “political” examples.

I have had FUCKING enough of this “leftist” bullshit about boycotting the upcoming US Presidential Elections, or using it to cast protest votes, as a vote against Biden because of perceived “slights” on his part. He isn’t perfect, no one is. But keep in YOUR FUCKING MIND who will wind up with the US Presidency should he lose. That is FAR FUCKING WORSE FOR EVERYONE, YOU INCLUDED.

We all had endured this back in 2016, and we are still cleaning up the mess eight freaking years later. Please, don’t repeat the same fucking mistake.

I’ll say it again, please just grit your teeth and vote for Biden…

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In the Philippines, a Flourishing Ecosystem for Political Lies YouTubers livestream Mr. Marcos’s rallies while echoing the candidate’s election narrative. They spread false information about his wealth and repeat allegations that Ms. Robredo cheated to defeat him in the 2016 vice-presidential race. Analysts predict that this army of streamers is so large and devoted that Mr. Marcos would most likely turn to it — rather than to the traditional news media — to spread his message as president. “All candidates, all political parties engage in disinformation,” Benjamin Abalos Jr., Mr. Marcos’s campaign manager, told The Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/06/business/philippines-election-disinformation.html

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In the Philippines, a Flourishing Ecosystem for Political Lies YouTubers livestream Mr. Marcos’s rallies while echoing the candidate’s election narrative. They spread false information about his wealth and repeat allegations that Ms. Robredo cheated to defeat him in the 2016 vice-presidential race. Analysts predict that this army of streamers is so large and devoted that Mr. Marcos would most likely turn to it — rather than to the traditional news media — to spread his message as president. “All candidates, all political parties engage in disinformation,” Benjamin Abalos Jr., Mr. Marcos’s campaign manager, told The Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/06/business/philippines-election-disinformation.html

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In the Philippines, a Flourishing Ecosystem for Political Lies YouTubers livestream Mr. Marcos’s rallies while echoing the candidate’s election narrative. They spread false information about his wealth and repeat allegations that Ms. Robredo cheated to defeat him in the 2016 vice-presidential race. Analysts predict that this army of streamers is so large and devoted that Mr. Marcos would most likely turn to it — rather than to the traditional news media — to spread his message as president. “All candidates, all political parties engage in disinformation,” Benjamin Abalos Jr., Mr. Marcos’s campaign manager, told The Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/06/business/philippines-election-disinformation.html

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In the Philippines, a Flourishing Ecosystem for Political Lies YouTubers livestream Mr. Marcos’s rallies while echoing the candidate’s election narrative. They spread false information about his wealth and repeat allegations that Ms. Robredo cheated to defeat him in the 2016 vice-presidential race. Analysts predict that this army of streamers is so large and devoted that Mr. Marcos would most likely turn to it — rather than to the traditional news media — to spread his message as president. “All candidates, all political parties engage in disinformation,” Benjamin Abalos Jr., Mr. Marcos’s campaign manager, told The Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/06/business/philippines-election-disinformation.html

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In the Philippines, a Flourishing Ecosystem for Political Lies YouTubers livestream Mr. Marcos’s rallies while echoing the candidate’s election narrative. They spread false information about his wealth and repeat allegations that Ms. Robredo cheated to defeat him in the 2016 vice-presidential race. Analysts predict that this army of streamers is so large and devoted that Mr. Marcos would most likely turn to it — rather than to the traditional news media — to spread his message as president. “All candidates, all political parties engage in disinformation,” Benjamin Abalos Jr., Mr. Marcos’s campaign manager, told The Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/06/business/philippines-election-disinformation.html

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[ad_1] Several Women’s march protesters gathered in Washington DC, to rally for Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of upcoming presidential polls. Hundreds marched from Freedom Plaza towards the White House in Washington and across the country to support Harris. (Photo Credit: ANI) While speaking with ANI, supporters shared their reasons for backing Harris, citing her commitment to women’s rights, human rights, and democracy. A lady told ANI, “I am from the great city of New York. I am 70 years old, and I started voting in 1972. I marched for Hillary (Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton) in 2016, and I am marching for Kamala in 2024.” She added, “We vote for Kamala because we don’t want to have Trump, and in addition to that, we need to have a female leader because when women do well, everybody does well because we care… We need Kamala, we need her brain, we need her fierceness…”  Another lady, Darcy from Maryland, emphasised the crucial role of every vote in the upcoming election. She further said that she firmly believes that a vote for former President Donald Trump is a vote for fascism. She said, “I am here at this rally because every vote is absolutely essential for this election. I voted early for Kamala Harris. I believe anyone who is voting for Trump is voting for a fascist who intends to change our democracy, if not destroy it. I believe in protecting women’s rights, everyone’s rights, women of colour, and men of colour, and I don’t want a fascist to be a dictator in the White House. I think that would be terrible for our country.”  Another lady from the swing state of Arizona said, “I am out here today supporting Kamala Harris. A lot of things she stands for resonate with me. I am an immigrant from the Philippines, so many things that she backs are very personal to me and my family… Hopefully, in this election, we can turn things around and not go back and continue to have human rights that every single person here deserves.” The US presidential elections are scheduled to take place on November 5.  The elections will be contested between Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and Republican candidate Donald Trump. Even though Harris could become the first Indian American president of the US, a survey by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace has found that she is likely to secure fewer votes from the community than incumbent President Joe Biden did in 2020.  Click here for Latest Fact Checked News On NewsMobile WhatsApp Channel For viral videos and Latest trends subscribe to NewsMobile YouTube Channel and Follow us on Instagram [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] Several Women’s march protesters gathered in Washington DC, to rally for Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of upcoming presidential polls. Hundreds marched from Freedom Plaza towards the White House in Washington and across the country to support Harris. (Photo Credit: ANI) While speaking with ANI, supporters shared their reasons for backing Harris, citing her commitment to women’s rights, human rights, and democracy. A lady told ANI, “I am from the great city of New York. I am 70 years old, and I started voting in 1972. I marched for Hillary (Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton) in 2016, and I am marching for Kamala in 2024.” She added, “We vote for Kamala because we don’t want to have Trump, and in addition to that, we need to have a female leader because when women do well, everybody does well because we care… We need Kamala, we need her brain, we need her fierceness…”  Another lady, Darcy from Maryland, emphasised the crucial role of every vote in the upcoming election. She further said that she firmly believes that a vote for former President Donald Trump is a vote for fascism. She said, “I am here at this rally because every vote is absolutely essential for this election. I voted early for Kamala Harris. I believe anyone who is voting for Trump is voting for a fascist who intends to change our democracy, if not destroy it. I believe in protecting women’s rights, everyone’s rights, women of colour, and men of colour, and I don’t want a fascist to be a dictator in the White House. I think that would be terrible for our country.”  Another lady from the swing state of Arizona said, “I am out here today supporting Kamala Harris. A lot of things she stands for resonate with me. I am an immigrant from the Philippines, so many things that she backs are very personal to me and my family… Hopefully, in this election, we can turn things around and not go back and continue to have human rights that every single person here deserves.” The US presidential elections are scheduled to take place on November 5.  The elections will be contested between Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and Republican candidate Donald Trump. Even though Harris could become the first Indian American president of the US, a survey by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace has found that she is likely to secure fewer votes from the community than incumbent President Joe Biden did in 2020.  Click here for Latest Fact Checked News On NewsMobile WhatsApp Channel For viral videos and Latest trends subscribe to NewsMobile YouTube Channel and Follow us on Instagram [ad_2] Source link

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In the Philippines, a Flourishing Ecosystem for Political Lies YouTubers livestream Mr. Marcos’s rallies while echoing the candidate’s election narrative. They spread false information about his wealth and repeat allegations that Ms. Robredo cheated to defeat him in the 2016 vice-presidential race. Analysts predict that this army of streamers is so large and devoted that Mr. Marcos would most likely turn to it — rather than to the traditional news media — to spread his message as president. “All candidates, all political parties engage in disinformation,” Benjamin Abalos Jr., Mr. Marcos’s campaign manager, told The Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/06/business/philippines-election-disinformation.html

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In the Philippines, a Flourishing Ecosystem for Political Lies YouTubers livestream Mr. Marcos’s rallies while echoing the candidate’s election narrative. They spread false information about his wealth and repeat allegations that Ms. Robredo cheated to defeat him in the 2016 vice-presidential race. Analysts predict that this army of streamers is so large and devoted that Mr. Marcos would most likely turn to it — rather than to the traditional news media — to spread his message as president. “All candidates, all political parties engage in disinformation,” Benjamin Abalos Jr., Mr. Marcos’s campaign manager, told The Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/06/business/philippines-election-disinformation.html

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In the Philippines, a Flourishing Ecosystem for Political Lies YouTubers livestream Mr. Marcos’s rallies while echoing the candidate’s election narrative. They spread false information about his wealth and repeat allegations that Ms. Robredo cheated to defeat him in the 2016 vice-presidential race. Analysts predict that this army of streamers is so large and devoted that Mr. Marcos would most likely turn to it — rather than to the traditional news media — to spread his message as president. “All candidates, all political parties engage in disinformation,” Benjamin Abalos Jr., Mr. Marcos’s campaign manager, told The Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/06/business/philippines-election-disinformation.html

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In the Philippines, a Flourishing Ecosystem for Political Lies YouTubers livestream Mr. Marcos’s rallies while echoing the candidate’s election narrative. They spread false information about his wealth and repeat allegations that Ms. Robredo cheated to defeat him in the 2016 vice-presidential race. Analysts predict that this army of streamers is so large and devoted that Mr. Marcos would most likely turn to it — rather than to the traditional news media — to spread his message as president. “All candidates, all political parties engage in disinformation,” Benjamin Abalos Jr., Mr. Marcos’s campaign manager, told The Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/06/business/philippines-election-disinformation.html

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In the Philippines, a Flourishing Ecosystem for Political Lies YouTubers livestream Mr. Marcos’s rallies while echoing the candidate’s election narrative. They spread false information about his wealth and repeat allegations that Ms. Robredo cheated to defeat him in the 2016 vice-presidential race. Analysts predict that this army of streamers is so large and devoted that Mr. Marcos would most likely turn to it — rather than to the traditional news media — to spread his message as president. “All candidates, all political parties engage in disinformation,” Benjamin Abalos Jr., Mr. Marcos’s campaign manager, told The Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/06/business/philippines-election-disinformation.html