"Report Alleges Trump's Businesses Made $7.8M from Foreign Governments, with China and Saudi Arabia Leading"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
House Democrats released a report alleging that former President Donald Trump received at least $7.8 million from foreign governments during his presidency, potentially violating the Constitution's Foreign Emoluments Clause. The report, which is the result of a nearly seven-year investigation, accuses Trump of profiting from his business empire through payments from countries such as China, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. The investigation's findings are considered incomplete due to the halting of the probe by House Republicans. The report also suggests that Trump's foreign policy decisions may have been influenced by these financial dealings.