Tag: Emoluments Clause

Saudi Lobbyists Used U.S. Veterans As Pawns In Trump Hotel Scam

The United States Constitution is of course not perfect. It's full of anachronisms, elitism, and, yes, even racism. Just look at the "three-fifths" clause contained in Article I,...

Trump’s New Financial Woes Since The NY Times Exposed Him

Last week's New York Times piece debunking Donald Trump's oft-repeated lie “I built what I built myself” may have gotten somewhat buried amid the coverage frenzy...

Judge Rules Emoluments Clause Case Against Trump May Proceed (Video)

The Constitution‘s emoluments clause, a provision to prevent foreign governments’ bribery of federal officials, states: “No Title of Nobility shall be granted by the United States: And...
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Trump Was Just Hit With Summons In Emoluments Lawsuit

It's about to get real in Trumplandia as Pres. Trump is hit with a lawsuit for alleged violations of the emoluments clause.
Donald Trump in Hershey, Pennsylvania during the Thank You Tour (image courtesy Michael Vadon, available under a Creative Commons BY-SA license)

Ethics Experts Were Right–Trump’s Corruption DID ‘Creep Like A Cancer’ (TWEET)

Donald Trump declared that if he were elected president, he would "drain the swamp" in Washington. But it's been amply established that he's actually...

BOMBSHELL: Leaked Email Proves Trump Is In Direct Violation Of The...

Shortly after he was elected, Donald Trump promised that he was handing over control of his business interests to his two sons, Don Jr....

Former DNC Chair: Trump Running A ‘Criminal Enterprise’ Out Of White...

Even though President Trump may insist that he isn't involved in any of his business interests now that he's in the White House, he's...
The Old Post Office Building--now the Trump International Hotel Washington (image courtesy Wyn De Vanter, available under a Creative Commons BY-SA license)

State Department May Be Using Trump Hotel To Overflow The Swamp...

For some time, speculation abounded that if Donald Trump won the presidency, the luxury hotel that he opened in the Old Post Office Pavilion--mere...

NY Judge Says He Will Decide In 30 To 60 Days...

One thing is for sure: Donald Trump is no stranger to litigation. As either plaintiff or defendant, Trump has been embroiled in over 4,000 lawsuits,...

The BIG Con: Trump Billed Taxpayers For Two-Night Stay At Mar-a-Lago

Despite his repeated assurances that he would not profit from being president, a new report from The Washington Post suggests those promises are, like...

Maryland And DC File Historical Lawsuit Against Trump Over Emoluments Clause...

One positive aspect to emerge from all the chaos of the nascent presidency of Donald Trump is the daily civics lessons. Today, we the patriotic...

Trump’s DOJ Tries To Twist Emoluments Clause To Justify Robbing Us...

Lost in the furor over Donald Trump's firing of James Comey is that Trump committed an impeachable offense the minute he took office. For...

Oops! New Tweet Proves Trump Is Violating The Constitution (VIDEO)

According to the U.S. Constitution, it's illegal for the President to make money, take gifts, or financially gain in any way from any foreign official....

NEW: Trump’s Latest ‘Pay To Play’ Venture Proves He Hasn’t Changed...

The President of the United States, one Donald J. Trump, holds that office in large part because he has been a successful businessman. He is,...
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announcing a civil suit against JPMorganChase in 2012 (image courtesy Lonnie Tague, part of public domain)

New York’s State AG Ramps Up Investigation Of Trump Swamp (TWEET)

Everyone knows by now that the FBI and Justice Department publicly declared for the first time that Donald Trump's wiretapping allegations are groundless. But...

New Conflict Of Interest Question: Is Trump Selling Influence To Chinese...

On February 21, a month after the President's inauguration, a woman named Angela Chen bought a penthouse worth $15.8 million. The penthouse was in...
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There’s A Good Reason To Impeach Trump Sooner Rather Than Later:...

To impeach or not to impeach. That is the question. The question on the mind of House Speaker Paul Ryan and most Republicans that is. The impeachment process...

Does President Trump Have A Mysterious Creditor Influencing His Decisions? (VIDEO)

President Donald Trump promised several times during the campaign to release his tax returns, but as everyone knows, he never did. But he did release a...

Trump’s Trademark Deal Clearly Violates Constitution (VIDEO)

Many of the laws in the United States are so rarely broken that it’s hard to know exactly how they can be violated. The...
Trump Tower (image courtesy Sebastian Bergmann, available under a Creative Commons BY-SA license)

GOP Won’t Control Their Illegal President–So Here’s How We The People...

By now, it has been amply established that Donald Trump has no intention of severing ties with his real estate empire--and the treasure trove...