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edhopper

(35,830 posts)
Sun Apr 27, 2025, 09:45 AM 19 hrs ago

The Emolument Clause

Not that anything will be done, since there are no longer legal consequences to any of Trump's actions.
But isn't enriching oneself by being President, a clear violation of the Constitution.

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The Emolument Clause (Original Post) edhopper 19 hrs ago OP
It is for a President, but not for a King. multigraincracker 19 hrs ago #1
I think maybe Congress doesn't do anything... kentuck 19 hrs ago #2
Part of the problem Blue Full Moon 18 hrs ago #3
Constitution. Traildogbob 18 hrs ago #4
Indeed it is, but emoluments clause has no enforcement mechanism other than impeachment. Nt Fiendish Thingy 18 hrs ago #5

kentuck

(113,570 posts)
2. I think maybe Congress doesn't do anything...
Sun Apr 27, 2025, 09:48 AM
19 hrs ago

...because many of them are enriching themselves also.

We are in an era of corruption.

Blue Full Moon

(2,072 posts)
3. Part of the problem
Sun Apr 27, 2025, 09:49 AM
18 hrs ago

The last time he was in violation. He needs to be made an example out of. He has never been made to be accountable.

Traildogbob

(11,023 posts)
4. Constitution.
Sun Apr 27, 2025, 09:59 AM
18 hrs ago

That is just a political term GQP throws around.
That document is now replaced with Project 2025.
When military and elected people take and oath now, it’s to Protect the “Project 25” of the United States of White AmurKKKa.
Trump wipes his Ample ass with a page of the constitution each morning for pleasure he never gets from Melania. Then looks at his cash value now, shooting for Trillionaire.
Why ya think Melania was all smiles and holding hands for an Easter photo op. Even attempting to read a stupid book to nasty kids in one of her dozen languages.
This kids would have understood Paula White speaking in tongues easier than her attempt and English.

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