Spox: Federal Ethics Chief 'Silly' To Criticize Trump's Confict-of-Interest Plan

[DonViejo]

Source: Talking Points Memo


By MATT SHUHAM Published JANUARY 12, 2017, 11:44 AM EDT

Incoming White House press secretary Sean Spicer on Thursday said it was "silly" for the director of the Office of Government Ethics to criticize Donald Trump’s plan to sever himself from his business.

Spicer was asked about Walter Shaub, Jr.’s criticism on a conference call with reporters. In a speech at the Brookings Institution Wednesday, the OGE director called Trump’s plans to separate himself from his business “wholly inadequate.”

“I don’t know how many times it can be stated,” Spicer began in response. “The president, by law, doesn’t have conflicts. I mean, it’s somewhat of a silly discussion."

"Second, and foremost, I think that Sheri Dillon just did a phenomenal job yesterday of outlining the additional steps—the unnecessary steps, frankly—that he is going to show the American people how focused he wants to be on moving the country forward," he added.

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[onecaliberal]

1. Because what you're saying is a bald faced lie. It doesn't matter what you say asshole me:

[NYC Liberal]

2. "The president, by law, doesnt have conflicts"

[machoneman]

3. He's bluffing!

Just wait until it gets to the Supreme Court asshole. They'll make mince-meat out of that silly lawyer.

[lark]

5. IT needs to go to the SCOTUS ASAP!

Get this there before Drumpf can install his sister, hopefully one of the Repugs will actually have a conscience, although I know that's a lot to ask.

[Lindsay]

4. I didn't realize

Mr. Spicer was a Constitutional scholar in addition to his day job.

[blm]

6. Follow up question should be: How did that work out for President Nixon?

.

[Lithos]

7. Gaslighting...

The issue is that Trump's conflicts of interests are so deep that he will be in violation of the Constitution's Emoluments clause day one as many of the international companies he works with are state owned agencies, or agents of the state owners.

Also, Bribery remains a crime.

L-

[BumRushDaShow]

9. As well as violations to RICO.

[forgotmylogin]

8. It's just silly he can manipulate the stock market with a tweet.

And crash the stocks of companies he has grudges against with a fake piece of info.

[Thor_MN]

10. The President can not have conflicts of interest does not mean everything is legal if

you are the President. It means you can't be President if you have conflicts of interest.