"Trump's $7.8 Million in Foreign Earnings Raises Legal and Ethical Alarms"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Hill
Rep. Jamie Raskin criticized former President Trump on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" for allegedly receiving at least $7.8 million from foreign entities during his presidency, which could violate the Constitution's emoluments clause. The House Oversight Committee's report suggests that this figure, primarily from China, is likely just a portion of the total amount, as it only covers half of Trump's term and a fraction of his businesses. Raskin accused Trump of profiting from his office and implied that his actions were influenced by these payments, particularly from China and Saudi Arabia. He contrasted Trump's behavior with historical precedents where past presidents refused foreign gifts, and he criticized his Republican colleagues for ignoring these issues while pursuing an impeachment inquiry into President Biden.
