Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) told a room full of people that President Donald Trump "absolutely" should make his tax returns public—but the Florida Republican stopped short of saying that Congress should subpoena the documents.

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“"Let me say right here, right now. Absolutely Donald Trump should release his tax returns." GOP Rep Matt Gaetz https://t.co/BybqdBwg4D”

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In another clip, Gaetz comes right out and states that he is against Congress making a move to obtain the president's tax returns, saying, "I don't believe that the Congress has the power to unilaterally force any one American to release their tax returns, nor should we."

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“"I don't believe that the Congress has the power to unilaterally force any one American to release their tax returns, nor should we," GOP Rep Matt Gaetz. He is lying. Congress can absolutely get tax returns. https://t.co/xFog8hoJdG”

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