Posted on 11/25/2016 7:59:15 AM PST by Cheerio
While meeting with the New York Times yesterday for an on-the-record interview, President-elect Donald Trump stated that the president cannot have conflicts of interest and that the law was on his side. This comes in response to numerous concerns over Trump using his position to further enrich himself and his personal businesses.
During a discussion on CNN this morning, former White House lawyer Richard Painter made the case that if it appears that Trump will be in violation of the emolument clause of the Constitution, then the Electoral College must decide to not vote for him next month.
After he and fellow guest Jan Baran agreed that there isn’t an actual law that prevents Trump from being involved in his businesses while in the White House but that it does present numerous ethical issues, Painter said that he informed Trump campaign manager Kellyanne Conway of concerns around the emolument clause.
(Excerpt) Read more at mediaite.com ...
The emolument clause only prevents the President from being under the financial influence of a foreign state.
It says nothing about running a private business.
Both the Left and NeverTrumpers are grasping at air in their bid to derail Trump.
No Title of Nobility shall be granted by the United States: And no Person holding any Office of Profit or Trust under them, shall, without the Consent of the Congress, accept of any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State. ARTICLE I, SECTION 9, CLAUSE 8
So when Barack Obama files a tax return that shows income from outside sources, it is OK, but if Donald Trump did it, it is not OK?
George Washington had all kinds of businesses on the side during his administration.
After he and fellow guest Jan Baran agreed that there isn’t an actual law that prevents Trump from being involved in his businesses while in the White House but that it does present numerous ethical issues, Painter said that he informed Trump campaign manager Kellyanne Conway of concerns around the emolument clause."
So which time is he lying?
Wait a minute! Since Hillary Clinton actually accepted emolument from foreign states while she was Secretary of State, doesn’t this mean that there is yet another reason to “LOCK HER UP!”?
I am tired of this Bull Dung!
They never saw any problem with Hillary and her gross mishandling of classified data. A clear felony. But they would have allowed her to waltz into the oval office without a murmur.
All of a sudden the left has discovered ethics.
I am sure Trump will do what is required to ensure dual agency issues are handled properly.
Short of selling every bit of his holdings the left will never be satisfied.
Don’t be surprised if they claim it’s in the “emanations and penumbras”.
Weird how the left bandies about this Constitution thingy when they're cornered like rats.
All of a sudden, that pesky old and “outdated” Constitution is important. I wish the Commies would make up their minds.
Presidents routinely accept gifts from foreign governments on behalf of the United States so its a non-issue.
I’m still looking to see where it says in the Constitution a President can’t run a business.
They make things up as they go along.
The media determines what is OK. The media loves 0bama so everything is OK; the media hates DJT so everything is not OK. Simple.
Law, for the media, is irrelevant except to prosecute and persecute media enemies, while the using the same laws to protect its enablers.
Including especially George W Bushes or maybe The Bushes. GW's counsel would not have said that without direction from GW.
“...The emolument clause only prevents the President from being under the financial influence of a foreign state....”
Under that provision, Hillary would not be eligible; she’s still getting money (although less amounts than before) from the Clinton foundation.
lose = not win
Loose = not tight
Clintons used their name to enrich the self 250 million times over.
The one going in had a world renouned name and business already. He takes a 250 million dollar business hit every year sacrificing their time as President.
They are going to have a tough time trying to make anyone believe any of their position. The traditional 15% of lefties will push this along with the Bushies.
Nor do they know the word ‘lose’, either.
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