Staff Reports
In a shocking turn of events, Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia has been revealed to have some tax trouble of his own. According to a report from NBC News, Manchin has been consistently late on his tax payments over the past three years. It seems that even our esteemed lawmakers can’t be bothered to pay their fair share on time.
Records show Joe Manchin has repeatedly been late to pay taxes on personal property items and real estate in recent years. https://t.co/S2CXtEuvm4
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) July 6, 2023
The details of Manchin’s late tax payments are truly ludicrous. Just last week, he finally paid off the nearly $700 he owed to Marion County, West Virginia, for back taxes on a pontoon boat and multiple trailers. And let’s not forget about the $630 in back tax payments he made in 2020 for cars, boats, and trailers from 2016 to 2018. It seems that Manchin has a habit of conveniently forgetting to pay his taxes until he’s reminded.
.@Sen_JoeManchin has been late making payments on taxes he owed on real estate and personal property in recent years, according to a recent report.https://t.co/MIlt7ESV2H
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) July 7, 2023
Sen Manchin failed to pay taxes on time, joining other Democrats who struggled with similar issue: report https://t.co/khXAMqljaw
— Fox News (@FoxNews) July 7, 2023
Now, I’m not one to judge, but it’s hard to ignore the hypocrisy here. Senator Manchin had no problem voting for the Inflation Reduction Act, which raises taxes on hardworking West Virginians. But when it comes to his own taxes, he can’t be bothered to pay on time. It seems that some politicians believe they are above the rules they set for everyone else.
And let’s not forget the response from the Republican side. Tate Mitchell, a spokesman for the National Republican Senatorial Committee, called out Manchin’s hypocrisy, stating that he voted to raise taxes but can’t be bothered to pay his own. Mitchell hit the nail on the head. Manchin’s hypocrisy knows no limits, and it’s about time someone called him out on it.
Of course, the issue is being blown out of proportion by his supporters. Marion County Clerk Julie Kincaid, a Democrat herself, dismissed the late tax payments as “tremendously overblown.” Oh, how convenient. It’s always easy to downplay someone’s wrongdoing when they belong to your own party. Kincaid even suggested that it was just a mere oversight and that Manchin wasn’t aware of his tax obligations. Give me a break! It’s hard to believe that someone as high-profile as Manchin could simply forget about paying his taxes.
This tax scandal couldn’t have come at a worse time for Manchin. He has yet to announce whether he plans to run for reelection in 2024, and there are rumors swirling about a potential presidential run. But with his tax troubles now in the spotlight, it’s clear that Manchin has some serious issues to address before he even thinks about his political future. It’s time for him to take responsibility, pay his taxes on time like the rest of us, and stop pretending to be a champion for the American people while neglecting his own financial obligations.
While the tax report may seem minor compared to the investigations facing our current and former presidents, it speaks volumes about Manchin’s character and integrity. If he can’t handle his own finances, how can we trust him to make tough decisions for the American people? It’s time for Manchin to step up or step aside. The people of West Virginia deserve a senator who will prioritize their needs over his own self-interest.
