We, the undersigned, urge our Congressional representatives to reject any attempt to change the tax code until they have access to the tax returns of the President, his family, and other top administration officials. We should not reform the tax code without knowing its impact on the personal interests of these powerful individuals.
Why is this important?
The Constitution is vague on many things, but it is not vague about the Founders' concerns that politicians would use public office for personal financial gain. That is why they wrote the Emoluments Clause. Transparency -- particularly on financial matters -- is absolutely essential to a functioning democracy.
