Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) was more explicit, saying it could be used against Democratic politicians down the road.
“I think we’re starting something that people may live to regret. So, anything they can do, we can do,” he told reporters.
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“It’s the power to embarrass, harass, or destroy Americans through disclosure of their tax returns,” Brady said. “After nearly half a century, the political enemies list is back in Washington, D.C., and we worry this will unleash a cycle of political retribution in Congress.”
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“Democrat witnesses admit Congress has never publicly disclosed the full private tax returns of an individual. Till now,” he tweeted.
The House Judiciary Committee GOP leaned into the idea that the taxes of Democrats should now come under scrutiny, tweeting, “Let’s see @SpeakerPelosi’s tax returns.”