Did Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito commit tax fraud? I assume that in addition to knowingly not including the very valuable “gifts” from their “friends” in their financial disclosures, they also knowingly didn’t pay federal or state taxes on them.
Politicians, judges, and other high-level public servants should be audited annually and, if more than minor discrepancies are found, prosecuted. Being in a position of public trust brings with it a responsibility to be above-board and honest 24/7.
That’s why I also think any elected or appointed official should be considered under oath 24/7 from the time they sign their campaign paperwork or take the oath of their appointment until their term ends.
