California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, signed a bill on Tuesday, July 30 that requires President Donald Trump to release his tax returns to the public if he wants to appear on the state’s primary ballot next year.
“These are extraordinary times and states have a legal and moral duty to do everything in their power to ensure leaders seeking the highest offices meet minimal standards, and to restore public confidence. The disclosure required by this bill will shed light on conflicts of interest, self-dealing, or influence from domestic and foreign business interest,” Newsom, a staunch opponent of Trump, wrote in a statement after signing the bill.
