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. . . which is always followed by a dictatorship." You forgot this part. I believe that is what Trump was hoping for. This quote is also attributed at times to Alexis de Tocqueville.

The American worldwide tax duty is in effect since around 1860. There was a civil war going on at the time and many people tried to avoid conscription by fleeing abroad. In order to punish and discourage these people, a law was passed that would oblige Americans to pay taxes, even when they lived abroad.

The first Federal income tax was levied to help pay for the Union war effort. ... In 1862, Abraham Lincoln signed a bill that imposed a 3% tax on incomes between $600 and $10,000 and a 5% tax on higher incomes.

Sixteenth Amendment, amendment (1913) to the Constitution of the United States permitting a federal income tax. The Sixteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, ratified in 1913.

Ben Franklin's Famous, “Death & Taxes” Quote:

“Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” The source is a letter that was written from Franklin to French scientist Jean-Baptiste Leroy in 1789.Apr 9, 2021