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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsElizabeth Warren calls for an investigation into Donald Trumps global conflicts of interest
Elizabeth Warren calls for an investigation into Donald Trumps global conflicts of interest
Updated by Jeff Stein Nov 23, 2016, 4:40pm EST
Donald Trump may be denying a conflict of interest between his sprawling private business and his job as president-elect, but Sen. Elizabeth Warren has some questions.
In a letter released today, cosigned by Rep. Elijah Cummings, the Massachusetts senator urged federal regulators to investigate if Trump was already using his public position for private gain.
We have already learned that Trump took a break from presidential transition meetings to meet with his private Indian business partners, that he reportedly asked in his first call with Argentinas president about a business permit for a real estate deal (the claim was denied), and that his daughter sat in with meetings with the Japanese prime minister. (Ivanka Trump is supposed to be the head of the blind trust separating Donald Trumps personal and private affairs.)
But theres also so much we simply dont know yet. And Warren and Cummings want the federal government to find out as soon as possible.
They ask:
To what extent have Mr. Trump's conflicts of interest affected his presidential transition? What is the impact and potential impact of his refusal to set up a qualified blind trust to prevent conflicts of interest?
Has Mr. Trump conducted Trump Organization business during the transition? Is there transparency with regard to his activity with his business interests? Have his conflicts potentially affected the policy positions of his new Administration?
Have his family members maintained appropriate distance between the business of the Trump Organization and the presidential transition?
Has the Trump transition used taxpayer dollars efficiently and effectively? Have funds from the transition or associated with the transition (such as reimbursements from the Secret Service) gone to companies owned by Mr. Trump? If so, how much was the total amount paid to Mr. Trump's business entities? Have the payments been fair and reasonable?
Has Mr. Trump conducted Trump Organization business during the transition? Is there transparency with regard to his activity with his business interests? Have his conflicts potentially affected the policy positions of his new Administration?
Have his family members maintained appropriate distance between the business of the Trump Organization and the presidential transition?
Has the Trump transition used taxpayer dollars efficiently and effectively? Have funds from the transition or associated with the transition (such as reimbursements from the Secret Service) gone to companies owned by Mr. Trump? If so, how much was the total amount paid to Mr. Trump's business entities? Have the payments been fair and reasonable?
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http://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2016/11/23/13735334/elizabeth-warren-trump-businesses
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Elizabeth Warren calls for an investigation into Donald Trumps global conflicts of interest (Original Post)
babylonsister
Nov 2016
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eleny
(46,166 posts)1. A clear and positive step from a clear minded patriot!
flamingdem
(39,332 posts)2. We need you Elizabeth
yessss
edhopper
(33,639 posts)3. Shall we all hold our breaths
for a GOP Congress to investigate?
babylonsister
(171,102 posts)4. So shall the Dems do nothing?
They could at least make a lot of noise about investigating a la benghazi, and this would actually have legs.