Posted on 03/22/2018 6:45:36 PM PDT by usafa92
A summons has been issued to President Trump in a lawsuit alleging he is violating the emoluments clause of the Constitution.
The lawsuit — filed by the attorneys general in Washington, D.C., and Maryland — alleges that Trump is violating the clause, which prevents elected officials from receiving gifts or benefits from foreign governments without Congress’s approval, WAMU reported.
The lawsuit is filed against Trump in his "official capacity and in his individual capacity," according to the Washington, D.C., radio station.
The lawsuit also argues that businesses in Maryland and D.C. have been hurt because groups instead choose to stay at Trump's properties in attempts to get in his good favor. Last year, a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit from a liberal watchdog organization arguing that Trump was violating the emoluments clause of the Constitution.
Judge George Daniels of the U.S. District Court for the District of New York dismissed the case on “lack of standing,” agreeing with Trump’s lawyers’ argument that the claims do not fall within the interests of the emoluments clause and should be resolved through the “political process," according to the ruling.
Trump has said his business interests would be put in a blind trust managed by his sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump.
Critics and watchdog groups have expressed concerns that foreign officials can patronize Trump's business to curry favor with the president.
Trump's lawyers must respond to the summons three weeks, according to WAMU.
Summons issued to Trump in case alleging he is violating emoluments clause
So, The Hill is writing headlines in ebonics, now?
Geez. Seriously. Who. Writes. This. Cr@p?
Apparently only people who get their money at the public trough are moral enough to be President.
What nonsense.
Shortly before President Trump was inaugurated, he held a news conference with one of his female attorneys.
Piled up on a table in front of them was a huge mountain of manila file folders.
The president and his attorney explained that the president was turning over the control of his businesses to sons Don Jr. and Eric.
At the same news conference, the president and his attorney explained that all profits from the president’s foreign properties and businesses would be turned over to the federal treasury.
These lawsuits are nothing more than harassment by left-wing operatives. I’m tired of this crap.
Very simple : I REFUSE TO Go ALONG WITH THE MUELLER WITCH HUNT
Srsly? Fidiots!
But, but the Krintons can get away with murder and absolutely enrich themselves? /S(to be fair, most of the alleged murders were actually suicides, many of which failed a moment before the successful attempt minutes later)
The best we
‘deplorables’ can do is PRAY for
him. The next, VOTE for him AND his agenda.
The last: Annie, get your GUN and learn how
to use it!
Sadly, US citizens no longer matter to those who call DC ‘home’. They are in a world of their own oblivious to the rest of the world.
FRANKLY, this grows tiresome as well as making a goodly number of people cranky and FURIOUS!!
Please enlighten us on what is wrong with the headline.
More seditionist efforts by traitorous liberals to burden the White House with having to handle frivilous lawsuits which leftwing activitist judges will keep alive.
Please enlighten us on what is wrong with the headline.
Seriously?? Does the headline read correctly, to you?
Do you speak jive?
If so, please translate for us.
A better written headline would be...
Summons issued to Trump, alleging he is violating emolument clause
It reads just fine the way it is.
AKA lawfare.
Can Maxine Waters say “Emoluments”?
I’m confused. If the judge dismissed the case, why is there a summons?
He just wants to meet the President.
Brian Fr0sh strikes again!
Maryland “Freak State” PING!
Trumps’ attorneys must demand evidence that people from surrounding areas are staying at Trump properties in order to curry favor with him. Otherwise that is an entirely specious claim that should prejudice the entire case.
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