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politics1 month ago•52 min saved

Trump family deals abroad spark ethics concerns about presidential profit

AP reports that the Trump Organization is expanding overseas at the fastest pace since its founding, with Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. leading deals in Qatar, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, and UAE-linked crypto ventures that have generated tens of millions in fees. While the White House and the company deny conflicts, ethics experts warn that increasing ties between the president’s family business and government policy blur lines between public duty and private gain, potentially setting a precedent for future presidents.

via Yahoo|

#conflicts-of-interest #ethics #foreign-deals

politics10 months ago•6 min saved

Trump's Scotland Visit Highlights Blurring of Business and Presidency

President Trump’s trip to Scotland highlights his blending of private business interests with his presidential duties, including visits to his golf properties, acceptance of foreign gifts like a luxury jet, and ongoing foreign business deals, raising concerns about ethics and conflicts of interest.

via CNN|

#business #ethics #foreign-deals

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Allegations of Corruption Surround Jared Kushner's Latest Foreign Business Ventures"

Jared Kushner, former senior White House official, faces accusations of "corruption" after announcing new foreign real estate deals in Albania and Serbia through his investment firm, Affinity Partners, which received $2 billion from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. Critics, including California Democrat Robert Garcia and Public Citizen president Robert Weissman, have raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest and ethical implications. Kushner denies any special treatment and dismisses ethical concerns, stating that the deals are not connected to Trump and that he has no plans to return to government if Trump wins the presidency in 2024.

via Newsweek|

#conflict-of-interest #corruption #foreign-deals

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"Kushner's Ongoing Overseas Deals Amid Trump's White House Bid"

Jared Kushner, son-in-law of Donald Trump, is pursuing multibillion-dollar real estate deals in Serbia and Albania for tourism projects, drawing concern due to their proximity to the 2024 presidential election and potential ethical implications. Kushner and his business partner, Richard Grenell, are leveraging their connections to foreign officials for these deals, which involve plans to develop tourist sites in the Balkan countries. Watchdogs and critics warn that such deals, involving foreign governments, raise ethical red flags, especially given the history of the Trump administration's dealings with foreign entities.

via The Daily Beast|

#2024-presidential-election #ethics #foreign-deals

politics3 years ago•1 min saved

Special Counsel Expands Investigation into Trump's Foreign Deals and Subpoena Fight.

The special counsel investigating Donald Trump’s potential mishandling of classified documents after he left the White House issued a subpoena to the Trump Organization seeking documents related to overseas real estate deals going back to when he was sworn into office, a wider net than previously reported, according to The New York Times.

via The Daily Beast|

#donald-trump #foreign-deals #politics