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politics2 years ago

"Report Reveals Trump's Multi-Million Dollar Foreign Government Profits During Presidency"

A House Oversight committee report reveals that former President Trump's businesses received over $7.8 million from at least 20 foreign governments during his presidency, potentially violating the U.S. Constitution's emoluments clause. The largest payment was $5.4 million in rent from China's state-owned bank. Despite Trump's pledge to avoid new foreign deals and donate profits from foreign government patronage to the U.S. Treasury, Democrats argue these actions do not negate the constitutional concerns. The report's release coincides with a Republican-led impeachment inquiry into President Biden, which Democrats suggest is a deflection from Trump's own controversies.

via NPR|
##emolumentsclause#ethics
politics2 years ago

"Report Reveals Trump's Multi-Million Dollar Foreign Earnings During Presidency"

A congressional report by Democrats claims that Donald Trump's businesses received over $7.8 million from foreign governments during his presidency, potentially violating the U.S. Constitution's emoluments clause. China was the largest contributor, with payments exceeding $5.5 million. The report, which scrutinized only a portion of Trump's tenure and a few properties, suggests that these dealings may have influenced policy decisions. Trump has not commented on the findings, and Republicans have criticized the investigation as a continued obsession with the former president.

via BBC.com|
##congressionalreport#emolumentsclause
politics2 years ago

"Documents Reveal Trump's Businesses Earned Millions from Foreign Governments During His Presidency"

A report and newly revealed records indicate that foreign governments, notably China and Saudi Arabia, spent at least $7.8 million at Donald Trump's properties during his presidency. This spending, documented by the House Oversight Committee, raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest as Trump campaigns for a second term. The expenditures were made at his hotels in Washington, D.C., Las Vegas, and New York properties.

via The Wall Street Journal|
##conflictofinterest#foreigngovernments
politics2 years ago

"House Oversight Reveals Trump's $8 Million in Foreign Government Payments During Presidency"

House Democrats released a report revealing that Donald Trump's businesses received at least $7.8 million from foreign governments during his presidency, with the largest payments coming from China and Saudi Arabia. The report, titled "White House For Sale," was produced by the House Oversight Committee and highlights potential violations of the Constitution's Emoluments Clause. The findings contrast with Republican efforts to investigate President Biden and his family for alleged influence peddling, which have not demonstrated any financial benefit to Biden. The report calls for new disclosure rules and formal procedures for officials to seek congressional consent for retaining wealth from foreign entities.

via The New York Times|
##emolumentsclause#foreigngovernments
politics2 years ago

"Report Alleges Trump's Businesses Made $7.8M from Foreign Governments, with China and Saudi Arabia Leading"

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.

via USA TODAY|
##emolumentsclause#financialinvestigation