“That’s because the rules ban donations to politicians running for state or local offices, as well as donations to state officials who are seeking federal office.”
That’s very specific, almost as if it were designed to prohibit donations to Trump-Pence.
The problem for Goldman is that they were bailed out by the federal government in the aftermath of the 2008 Economic Collapse.
If they still owe the Feds money from the Bail Out, there could be a conflict of interest.
Trump is a private citizen (i.e., non-state official/politician) who is running for federal office—Ergo, the restrictions don’t apply to him.