2 Profiting from the Presidency
Because Trump never divested from his business interests, he violates the Constitution every time the Trump Organization has business dealings with foreign or American government officials.
- The Constitution’s Foreign Emoluments Clause prohibits the president from accepting personal benefits from any foreign government or official.
- Trump has retained his ownership interests in his family business while he is in office.
- Thus, every time a foreign official stays at a Trump hotel, or a foreign government approves a new Trump Organization project, or grants a trademark, Trump is in violation of the Constitution.
- Trump has repeatedly pushed his properties as avenues to secure his favor, and multiple foreign officials have stayed at his properties while lobbying his administration.
- Saudi officials and an Iraqi Sheik stayed at his hotel when lobbying for their interests.
- China approved multiple trademarks for his family’s brands while negotiating trade policies.
- Trump promoted his club in Doral Florida for the 2020 G-7 Conference, and then the White House announced the multi-million dollar contract was awarded to Trump’s own resort after Trump’s suggestion. Ultimately, this contract was canceled despite his attempts to abuse his position.
- And every time he goes to golf at a Trump property, he funnels taxpayer money into his family business—violating the Domestic Emoluments Clause.
- To date, Trump has spent over $100 million taxpayer dollars to golf and vacation at his own properties.
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