I do think they should be under the rule no more than a ten dollar gift can be accepted. If they get a physical gift that is more than ten dollars, they have to donate it to the US government. It’s ridiculous for them to accept trips, prizes and other Bennie’s. They make more than enough money for the work they do.
Why not use that standard for POTUS candidates too? No money from any other source and they both get the same amount to start with. Physical gifts no more than ten dollars and no cash gifts.
After all, POTUS is the highest office and money from special interests could influence the way the country is run.
You like that? But you do see that if a marxist violates this rule they will be given a pass and an excuse.
Rules are optional for many.