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Title: Can Trump be hurt by this "emoluments" clause
Post by: Howard on January 25, 2017, 10:57:27 AM
https://www.yahoo.com/news/hugh-hewitt-trump-skates-on-constitutional-thin-ice-if-democrats-take-house-210333155.html

Hmmmm, possible conflict of interest if he fails to fully divest?
Title: Re: Can Trump be hurt by this "emoluments" clause
Post by: Kazan on January 25, 2017, 11:17:19 AM
This is what is says:

"No Title of Nobility shall be granted by the United States: And 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."
ARTICLE I, SECTION 9, CLAUSE 8

So the question would be can it be proven that any business he owns is benefited by him being POTUS.

The funny thing is, in the early years of the USA, congress et all would meet for about 3 months then go back to their days jobs the rest of the time
Title: Re: Can Trump be hurt by this "emoluments" clause
Post by: Straw Man on January 25, 2017, 11:42:37 AM
This is what is says:

"No Title of Nobility shall be granted by the United States: And 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."
ARTICLE I, SECTION 9, CLAUSE 8

So the question would be can it be proven that any business he owns is benefited by him being POTUS.

The funny thing is, in the early years of the USA, congress et all would meet for about 3 months then go back to their days jobs the rest of the time

Seems like all he needs is the consent of Congress and he can do pretty much whatever he wants.  
Given our current Congress I wouldn't be surprised to see ads for Trump Steak on the WhiteHouse.gov sometime in the near future
Title: Re: Can Trump be hurt by this "emoluments" clause
Post by: SaintAnger on January 25, 2017, 11:47:01 AM
He won't last a year, IMO.  Way too much controversy.  Maybe not for him (he seems to thrive off it), but don't forget, there are other politicians -- real politicians -- with real careers at stake.   I don't suspect they're gonna tether their valuable careers to this guy for the long haul.

My 02.
Title: Re: Can Trump be hurt by this "emoluments" clause
Post by: Coach is Back! on January 25, 2017, 01:36:07 PM
C'mon , I also voted 100% republican for congress and every other position down ballot.
I voted Rubio in the primary and would have gladly voted for at least 10 other GOP candidates .

I know this is get big, but those pointless personal attacks do nothing.

Wait....you said you were going to vote for Clinton in honor of your mom that passed away. Please explain
Title: Re: Can Trump be hurt by this "emoluments" clause
Post by: Yamcha on January 25, 2017, 01:42:19 PM
C'mon , I also voted 100% republican for congress and every other position down ballot.
I voted Rubio in the primary and would have gladly voted for at least 10 other GOP candidates .

I know this is get big, but those pointless personal attacks do nothing.

you can leave if you need a safe space, you fucking phaggot
Title: Re: Can Trump be hurt by this "emoluments" clause
Post by: Irongrip400 on January 25, 2017, 04:31:41 PM
He won't last a year, IMO.  Way too much controversy.  Maybe not for him (he seems to thrive off it), but don't forget, there are other politicians -- real politicians -- with real careers at stake.   I don't suspect they're gonna tether their valuable careers to this guy for the long haul.

My 02.

Why aren't you posting under your 240 handle?
Title: Re: Can Trump be hurt by this "emoluments" clause
Post by: mazrim on January 26, 2017, 06:36:35 AM
Seems like some posts are missing.