Trump organization now states complying with the emoluments clause is impractical

[ChiGeekGuest]

Originally Posted by greywar

Its 100% practical, he could sell it, or he could talk to congress about how to work with them on it.

https://www.theatlantic.com/amp/article/527997/

Most corrupt president ever.

President-for-now Trump has been in violation of both of the Constitution’s Emoluments Clauses (Domestic & Foreign) from day 1, he was & continues to be an illegitimate President.

Additional info here:

The Emoluments Clause: Its text, meaning, and application to Donald J. Trump

https://www.brookings.edu/research/t...onald-j-trump/

https://www.brookings.edu/wp-content...ts-clause1.pdf

How Donald Trump's Business Ties Are Already Jeopardizing U.S. Interests

[Mr. Zero]

Originally Posted by PedroMartinez

Where in the clause does it grant these exceptions?

It clearly says no presents.

The Constitution says no presents, "without the Consent of the Congress". Under the Foreign Gifts and Decorations Act, I think the limit is now $390.

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/7342

Redefinition of Foreign Gifts and Decorations Minimum Value (January 12, 2017) [PDF]

[greywar]

Originally Posted by latimeria

They can keep gifts from US citizens and some small foreign ones under $350 if they pay taxes on the value, it seems.
6 Weird Gifts President Obama Has Received | Mental Floss

They can also keep much more expensive gifts if they purchase them from the government at fair market value. Few do.

[animalcrazy]

Lets not even talk about the millions in loans from Deutsche bank and the possible connection to Russian money. You know how the good old boy network works. You forgive my loans and I'll do something for you. Yes we are in sketchy times with a very secretive president.