Democrats Pondering Lawsuit Against President

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Senate Democrats are exploring a lawsuit against President Trump on the grounds that his vast business empire has created conflicts of interest that violate the Constitution.

The effort is being led by Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), who has had preliminary discussions with several senators about the idea.

Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.) confirmed Blumenthal has pitched the idea of a lawsuit, but stressed that no decision has been made.

“I’m yielding to him on the legal issues. I’m not a constitutional scholar on standing, so if he can figure out a way to do it, I’m rooting for him,” he said.

Democrats warn that unless the president sheds his financial assets and places money in a blind trust, he risks violating the Constitution’s Emoluments Clause.

Under that provision, “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.”

In addition to a potential lawsuit, Feinstein said Democrats are examining whether Congress could deny payments for certain White House expenditures, including trips for Trump’s sons. Read more at The Hill.

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3 COMMENTS

  1. Just great. We have 3 yiddelach, Blumenthal, Cardin, & Feinstein, who are the ones opening their big mouths about business /money issues. Just perfect. We need this now like a hole in the head.

      • Robot head. The door to your spark shop is still closing early on shabbas. We do not need your wit and remorse for the anxiety of the war you never thought you would win. Democrats are well in the future and will vote many times again. Be brave and read the bible.

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