This is probably one of the least offensive things he's done, but still, a lawsuit's a lawsuit.
Donald Drumpf's attempt to dismiss a lawsuit alleging ownership of his business empire while president is a violation of the US constitution has been rejected by a federal judge. He is accused of breaching the constitution's emoluments clause, which prohibits the receipt of gifts without congressional approval.
The lawsuit includes allegations that Mr Drumpf's position puts other hotel and entertainment properties nearby at a competitive disadvantage, and that the Drumpf hotel has received special tax concessions. Shortly before he became president, Mr Drumpf stepped down from running the company. He transferred the business into a revocable trust, one he can receive money from at his request.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-43577444
I don't think we should just ignore the constitution.
ReplyDeleteThis is a flagrant and easily provable breach of the rules. Even though I may have hopes for Mueller’s investigation, this one absolutely needs to go forward and has a better chance of striking its target.
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