NYMag – Before Donald Trump got elected, few Americans had heard of or paid much attention to the Emoluments Clause, a previously obscure-to-most-of-us provision in Article I of the Constitution dealing with corruption and curry-favoring at the hands of foreign governments. In the wake of his election, though, a growing chorus of voices, many of…
USNews – With the electoral votes cast and the last effort to stop a Trump presidency exhausted, opponents of the incoming administration are dusting off Article I, Section 9 of the Constitution. The emoluments clause is all the rage, so much so that the Brookings Institution has released a 23-page report examining the clause and…
There are many ways to hold Trump responsible for his actions. Holding him financially responsible is particularly appropriate, especially given his refusal to divest prior to taking office. So, when buying for the holidays, consider boycotting companies that do business with the Trump empire. See below… HuffingtonPost – Most of the retailers in question are familiar: Marshalls, Bed…
Breitbart – The Republican establishment will use the veiled threat as leverage to win concession after concession from the Trump White House. What are the key policy differences that motivate congressional opposition to the Trump agenda? There are at least four Trump campaign promises which, if not dropped or severely compromised, could generate Republican support…
