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Trump Asks for Personal Business Favor During Phone Call With Foreign Leader

shagg said:
He hasn't been sworn in yet, does that law still apply?

And either someone very close to Trump is running to the media with every questionable word he utters, or they're shamelessly making **** up.
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I'm leaning toward "making **** up". We've seen this time and again...especially from TPM.
 
rocket88 said:
So as President, he'll be a totally different person?
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you didnt' answer the question. you are making the claim with a spurious article that he broke the law.
what position did he hold in government to do it?
 
PeteEU said:
Your laws? Conflict of interest is a universal thing. It is irrelevant if Trump pushes for his business before or after he takes office.. it is a conflict of interest regardless. It is especially a conflict of interest if one of his kids who run the company was on the call.

I understand that US right wingers have no clue on what conflict of interest is.. as they keep making stupid assine excuses for their own people who are in conflict of interest. Like it or not, Trump will benefit now and in the future for the call made.. and that is a conflict of interest and frankly borderline breaking the US constitution.
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It's amazing. When people asked if Hillary became President would she divest herself of her Foundation to avoid even the appearance of a conflict of interest her supporters asked "Why?" and said, "There is no need". But when it comes to the man that they hate? "IT'S UNCONSTITUTIONAL!!!! CONFLICT OF INTEREST!! CONFLICT OF INTEREST!!"

I've seen more hypocritical back pedaling this election than I have EVER seen.
 
Kal'Stang said:
It's amazing. When people asked if Hillary became President would she divest herself of her Foundation to avoid even the appearance of a conflict of interest her supporters asked "Why?" and said, "There is no need". But when it comes to the man that they hate? "IT'S UNCONSTITUTIONAL!!!! CONFLICT OF INTEREST!! CONFLICT OF INTEREST!!"

I've seen more hypocritical back pedaling this election than I have EVER seen.
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And if I may toot my own horn, I never called the Clinton Foundation a conflict of interest. Only a slush fund.
 
JasperL said:
A lot of the allegations are based on foreign media, and they're not actually in dispute. Here's a "Storify" on it (series of tweets, lots of them with links to foreign press): https://storify.com/pr01etar1at/getting-started

The basic facts are a venture that Trump's companies are a partner in have been trying to get permits to build a project in Argentina. The lead partners are part of Trump's innner circle and were with his group on election night. For months there have been delays getting the required approvals. A few days after the election, he has a call with Pres. Macri, and what do you know, the next day the Trump group announces they'll break ground in 2017!!

That much appears certain. The only thing missing is a tape recording of Trump asking Macri for this 'favor', from Pres. to Pres, you know, mutual interests, Trump and Argentina.
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That kind of stuff is why I hated Clinton so much. If this is true then he should be held accountable as much as is legally possible.
 
ttwtt78640 said:
As if campaign cash is not for personal benefit. ;)
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Well, technically not anyways. But you're right of course. They're both forms of bribery, we just pretend one is not.

And I have a Senator (Lamar!) whose been in 'public service' for almost all of the last few decades and somehow he's amassed a fortune (>$20 million)! Seems he just happens to be cut in on a bunch of sweetheart business deals! Amazing luck!
 
Since when is the US on good terms with Argentina?

Also why would the President of Argentina care what Trump has to say to him on the phone?

What could Trump possible do for him to facilitate this deal?
 
JasperL said:
Well, technically not anyways. But you're right of course. They're both forms of bribery, we just pretend one is not.

And I have a Senator (Lamar!) whose been in 'public service' for almost all of the last few decades and somehow he's amassed a fortune (>$20 million)! Seems he just happens to be cut in on a bunch of sweetheart business deals! Amazing luck!
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Luck is simply what we call the condition where preparedness meets opportunity. ;)
 
shagg said:
He hasn't been sworn in yet, does that law still apply?

And either someone very close to Trump is running to the media with every questionable word he utters, or they're shamelessly making **** up.
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He is not even elected yet.
 
Fletch said:
If only you leftists had cared when the corruption was taking place in the Clinton camp you might have some credibility. But you didn't, so you don't.
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You said you'd drop this nonsense if the FBI investigation came up with nothing. You still haven't.
 
Absentglare said:
President-Elect Trump was using his new influence in order to ask for the favor. This is not about Hillary. You can no longer honestly deflect to Hillary.
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“No person holding any office of profit or trust under the United States shall, without the consent of the Congress, accept of any present, emolument, office, or title, of any kind whatever, from any king, prince, or foreign state.”
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What office does Trump hold, Office of the President elect? I thought Obama was the only person to hold that office?

BREAKING: Trump Asks For Personal Business Favor During Phone Call With Foreign Leader Say Sources
 
Bob N said:
He will drain a swamp in to his own lap. ;)
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Hillary and Billy Boy was already in the swamp taking everything they could . It's good to have new blood working the swamp.
 
Born Free said:
Hillary and Billy Boy was already in the swamp taking everything they could . It's good to have new blood working the swamp.
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Working it? I thought he was going to drain it.
 
Hatuey said:
You said you'd drop this nonsense if the FBI investigation came up with nothing. You still haven't.
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I don't think the FBI has concluded its investigation into the Clinton Foundation.
 
Fletch said:
I don't think the FBI has concluded its investigation into the Clinton Foundation.
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What about the Trump Foundation? Or is that ok because, well, "we are not worthy."
 
rocket88 said:
What about the Trump Foundation? Or is that ok because, well, "we are not worthy."
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Again, you liberals couldn't care less when it came to Hillarys corruption or the Clinton Foundation so you have zero credibility on this issue. That's your fault, not mine. You had your chance to take a principled stance on corruption and you blew it. You are attacking Trump now, not because you suddenly care about corruption, but because you cant swallow the election results.
 
Trump Asks for Personal Business Favor During Phone Call With Foreign Leader
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i wouldn't doubt it.
 
Fletch said:
Again, you liberals couldn't care less when it came to Hillarys corruption or the Clinton Foundation so you have zero credibility on this issue. That's your fault, not mine. You had your chance to take a principled stance on corruption and you blew it. You are attacking Trump now, not because you suddenly care about corruption, but because you cant swallow the election results.
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You want to talk credibility, where's the right's outrage here? You don't want anyone to investigate Trump, but you still want to go after Clinton. When TrumpCare cones out and looks suspiciously like ObamaCare (like identical) it will be great.

And you want to talk credibility? Investigate the Clinton Foundation. AND the Trump Foundation. Not to mention lets talk about whether or not Trump used being President Elect for his personal financial gain as was put forth in the OP. Lets do corruption, but you don't get to be outraged when it's a Clinton and then pretend it didn't happen if it's a Repub.
 
rocket88 said:
You want to talk credibility, where's the right's outrage here? You don't want anyone to investigate Trump, but you still want to go after Clinton. When TrumpCare cones out and looks suspiciously like ObamaCare (like identical) it will be great.

And you want to talk credibility? Investigate the Clinton Foundation. AND the Trump Foundation. Not to mention lets talk about whether or not Trump used being President Elect for his personal financial gain as was put forth in the OP. Lets do corruption, but you don't get to be outraged when it's a Clinton and then pretend it didn't happen if it's a Repub.
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Why don't you calm down. Its going to take a little more evidence than what has been presented so far. But yes, Trump is going to have to figure out a way to distance himself from his company. The first job of the White House councils office is going to be figuring out how to do that.
 
Mason66 said:
Since when is the US on good terms with Argentina?

Also why would the President of Argentina care what Trump has to say to him on the phone?

What could Trump possible do for him to facilitate this deal?
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Trump is a fantastic negotiator!
 
rocket88 said:
You want to talk credibility, where's the right's outrage here? You don't want anyone to investigate Trump, but you still want to go after Clinton. When TrumpCare cones out and looks suspiciously like ObamaCare (like identical) it will be great.

And you want to talk credibility? Investigate the Clinton Foundation. AND the Trump Foundation. Not to mention lets talk about whether or not Trump used being President Elect for his personal financial gain as was put forth in the OP. Lets do corruption, but you don't get to be outraged when it's a Clinton and then pretend it didn't happen if it's a Repub.
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Investigatet the Trump foundation for what exactly???
 
rocket88 said:
BREAKING: Trump Asks For Personal Business Favor During Phone Call With Foreign Leader Say Sources

From the article: If true, Trump could be found guilty of violating the U.S. Constitution under the Emoluments Clause

I'm sure this is either untrue or perfectly OK. At least we'll be told that. Or the source isn't as reliable as Conservative Tree house. Or something. At least we didn't elect the old lady with AIDS.
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LOL! Check the law. Congress in their infinite wisdom has exempted the President and Vice President from this clause. Next.
 
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