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US election body gives Trump 45 more days for personal financial disclosures
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States Federal Election Commission on Tuesday awarded the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump a second 45-day extension to file personal financial disclosures.
Trump was originally scheduled to file a report on his personal finances with the Federal Election Commission on May 15, but was granted an extension until July 1 upon request.
A legal representative for the former president requested on Tuesday that the agency grant another extension to the candidate, citing the complexities of his financial involvement, according to a copy of the letter released by the agency.
A second letter released by the agency showed it had granted the request. “A paper copy of the report bearing Mr. Trump’s original signature is now overdue and must be received by the Federal Election Commission by August 15, 2024,” the letter added.
Trump’s financial disclosures are closely watched because they offer an indication of the extent of his personal wealth.
(Reporting by Jason Lange and Kanishka Singh in Washington; Editing by Deepa Babington)