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Federal law does not require Trump to divest his holdings or to sever his ties to his businesses, and the president is not subject to conflict-of-interest rules that govern his Cabinet and other members of the executive branch.
Should President Trump divest his business holdings? Why or why not?
He won't. And he doesn't care what anyone else thinks about that. So it doesn't matter what you or I think about it.
After the complete pass the MSM gave Hillary & Bill over the antics of the Clinton Foundation, I'd say they are being quite hypocritical with this latest made up controversy about Trump.
After the complete pass the MSM gave Hillary & Bill over the antics of the Clinton Foundation, I'd say they are being quite hypocritical with this latest made up controversy about Trump.
Should President Trump divest his business holdings? Why or why not?
No. A fair and impartial Press is free to point out any potential conflicts of interest.
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Originally Posted by FlatandFlat
No. He should keep everything and spend the next 4 years defending himself against claims he violated the Emoluments Clause. Keep him busy.
No Title of Nobility shall be granted by the United States: And no Person holding any Office of Profit or Trust under them, shall, without the Consent of the Congress, accept of any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State.
I took the time to highlight the relevant part of the Clause for those who have severe reading comprehension problems.
none of you are fans of the constitution are you?
Article I, Section 9, Clause 8 of the constitution states that no American officeholder shall, “without the consent of the Congress, accept of any present, emolument, office, or title, of any kind whatever, from any king, prince, or foreign state.”
See that word emolument?
"a salary, fee, or profit from employment or office."
Day 1 if he doesn't divest entirely, he will be in violation. Apparently to him its just a scrap of paper huh?
edit-lol. Mircea beat me to it. As Mircea points out, if congress assents its OK....but...that also means congress has to be aware. Full disclosure, and consent of congress is needed. He has made it clear full disclosure isn't happening.
Is Sarah Palin still going to be Trump's VP, or SoS, just like all these "sources" have been telling us?
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NYC hates trump
