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While there are laws written specifically for that purpose, we also know that there are ways around just about anything. Not to mention the people for whom laws mean nothing.
I'm not talking about ways around the law, I'm saying that congress has exempted the president from conflicts of interest.
Most people don't know that, by law, the president (and vice president) are exempt from any conflicts of interest.
Everytime I see one of the Trump haters carrying on about Trump having conflicts of interest, I just cringe, because these people don't know what they are talking about.
E Warrens theme song- "I am liberal, hear me whine"!
The funny thing about her...sort of a disconnect I have...is that, while I don't agree with anything that she says, she looks like the favorite kindergarten or piano teacher, you had when you were a kid. I really think that is why she's so popular with the Libs.
I'm not talking about ways around the law, I'm saying that congress has exempted the president from conflicts of interest.
Most people don't know that, by law, the president (and vice president) are exempt from any conflicts of interest.
Everytime I see one of the Trump haters carrying on about Trump having conflicts of interest, I just cringe, because these people don't know what they are talking about.
Mr. Trump is no Mr. Rockefeller:
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...“The business empire built by President-Elect Trump over the years is massive, not dissimilar to the fortunes of Nelson Rockefeller when he became vice president,” said Sherri Dillon, a lawyer with the firm Morgan Lewis.
“At that time, no one was so concerned,” Dillon added.
That’s simply not true, though. An examination of the historical record reveals that policymakers in 1974 were very concerned about the possibility that Rockefeller’s vast holdings could present a conflict of interest – similar to the concern many are now voicing about Mr. Trump.
The way Rockefeller responded to the concerns, however, sets him apart from the current president-elect.
...“The conflict of interest statutes do not apply to the president or vice president,” he explained, “This is one of the big decisions that we’re going to have to air to the American public and let them decide whether a full disclosure is adequate to cover this problem.”
The chairman described the extensive investigative process lawmakers on his committee and others were spearheading to evaluate Rockefeller’s nomination. “I have personally reviewed over 2,000 pages of FBI reports,” he said. “They have had over 300 agents working on this and 37 field offices. We have had investigating staff of our own working. We have worked through the Comptroller General’s office to assist us. We have brought into play the Joint Committee on Internal Revenue and Taxation and their staff. We’ve had the Library of Congress do a great deal of work. We have reviewed Mr. Rockefeller’s activities during the 15 years that he served as governor of New York.” ...
Conflicts of interest: Donald Trump 2017 vs. Nelson Rockefeller 1974
"That “full disclosure” occurred as promised, when Rockefeller released a dozen years of tax returns during his confirmation process. The returns ultimately provided enough transparency about Rockefeller’s assets that lawmakers decided not to require the nominee to place his holdings in a blind trust.
Mr. Trump, by contrast, has refused to release any tax returns, claiming he has been advised not to do so because he is under audit."
Yes, I heard Trump wants to nuke NK because he wants to build a golf course there. LoL
You can't make this stuff up, you dems never fail to deliver the most ridiculous claims.
Only a chump would believe that Trump would put the interest of the American people above his business interests. There is absolutely nothing in his past to suggest otherwise. Trump first, everyone else second.
Americans should keep demanding to see Elizabeth Warren's.........oh wait a minute hell no, no we shouldn't.
She provided her tax returns, no need for a request.
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