(AC’s senior geopolitical correspondent Brian Neyra contributed to this report)

WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Adobo Chronicles, Washington Bureau) – Former U.S. President Donald Trump has been found guilty of exaggerating his wealth! Will he receive a refund of taxes he paid — assuming, of course, that he did pay.

Thousands of miles away, the Philippines continues its rigorous scrutiny of politicians  through their Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs). Anything omitted is begging for suspicion and charges of “unexplained wealth.”

Trump, renowned for his “art of the deal,” now faces allegations that his boasting about his wealth exceeds the bounds of truth. While Trump’s penchant for hyperbole may not surprise many, the Philippines’ meticulous examination of politicians’ financial records makes his exaggerations pale in comparison. 

As Filipino politicians sweat over their SALNs, it seems Trump’s “greatest wealth” might just be his ability to bend reality.