In a letter sent to Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, lawyers representing Trump allege the president's tax returns from the last 10 years show no "income of any type from Russian sources" — "with a few exceptions."
Trump told NBC's Lester Holt in their sit-down interview Thursday that he sent the letter to Graham, and added, "I have nothing to do with Russia."
Like his lawyers, the president did mention the sale of a property in Florida to a Russian billionaire, as well the Miss Universe pageant he held in Moscow, but he maintained that he has "no investments in Russia, none whatsoever."
🚨 But until the president releases his tax returns, there is no way to independently verify these claims. 🚨
Many were skeptical of the claims — a 2008 interview with Donald Trump Jr. boasting about Russian business, for instance, stands in contrast to the president's comments — so the lawyers' "with a few exceptions" line quickly became a trolly meme.
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People then realized "with few exceptions" is a pretty nifty way to say whatever you want, and also cover all your bases.
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"I'm the best looking man in the history of the world, with few exceptions."
"I have never driven my car to a park to eat lunch alone on a workday, with few exceptions."
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"I observe a 'rigorous diet and exercise plan,' with few exceptions."
"I've never been or done anything remotely gay, with few exceptions."
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It's a great way to present yourself on your resume, tbh. Or just to present your best, aspirational self.
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