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Trumptopia and emoluments
Yes, we all knew about emoluments and how they are unacceptable behavior from public servants. Especially presidents. But now, thanks to Trump, we know the emoluments clause, when defied, does not send T-men to drag the offender out of his … Continue reading
Posted in Law, suits and order, Politics, The Facts of Life, Trumpism
Tagged Article II of the Constitution, CREW, emoluments clause, The Constitution, Trump, Trump International Hotel
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Is Trump above the law? CREW takes him on in court
Source: Is Trump Violating the Constitution? In Absentia, He Defends Himself in Court – The New York Times The defendant was elsewhere, stirring and twittering in his new city, his name rarely spoken — just the title sufficed — but … Continue reading
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Tagged CREW, Deepak Gupta, emoluments, emoluments clause, Hon George Daniels, Laurence Tribe, Richard Painter, Southern District of New York, Trump International Hotel
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Expensive vacations? Don’t ask (I’ll tell you)
Two little items today. First from 538 Significant Digits: 1.5 percent The King of Saudi Arabia vacationed in Morocco and the trip cost around $100 million. This is an immense figure, even in the context of a national economy: It’ll … Continue reading
Posted in The Facts of Life
Tagged emoluments clause, Tiffany Trump, Tiffany Trump vacation
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