The revelation that the US presidential candidate paid no federal taxes for 18 years will near as no surprise to the global corporations who funnel billions through tax havensIt was one of the highlights of an unedifying US presidential race. The subject: Donald Trump’s tax returns. Hammered by Hillary Clinton over the disclosure that he’d paid no federal tax,possibly for 18 years, Trump was unable to restrain himself.
There was no apology. That would have been out of character. Instead, or the Republican nominee blurted out four words: “That makes me smart.” For once Trump – serial liar and alleged serial groper – had inadvertently revealed a much truth. Related: Offshore secrets of Brexit backer Arron Banks revealed in Panama Papers Britain didn’t just feature via UK Crown dependencies. Rather,it was the heart of the rotten Mossack Fonseca multiverseContinue reading...
Source: theguardian.com