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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsTrump turns state visit into infomercial for his private club
https://thinkprogress.org/trump-shinzo-abe-infomercial-mar-a-lago-d848a1ec7e43/Trump turns state visit into infomercial for his private club
"Many, many people want to be here, many of the leaders want to be here -- they request specifically."
Aaron Rupar
Apr 17, 2018, 4:24 pm
On Tuesday afternoon, President Trump used a photo op with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to promote his private Mar-a-Lago club.
Shortly after Abe arrived in Florida for his second visit to the property, Trump told reporters that many of the worlds great leaders request to come to Mar-a-Lago and Palm Beach. They like it. I like it. Were comfortable.
Trump, who broke precedent by refusing to divest from his business interests when he assumed office, still profits from Mar-a-Lago. Since he was inaugurated, initiation fees have doubled to $200,000, and the Trump Organization has cranked up prices for entry to events.
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Trump turns state visit into infomercial for his private club (Original Post)
babylonsister
Apr 2018
OP
If you're already in violation of the emoluments clause of the Constitution I guess
dem4decades
Apr 2018
#3
dhol82
(9,399 posts)1. Jeebus! Can the con do anything else?
flibbitygiblets
(7,220 posts)2. Emoluments lawsuit please.
For fucks sake, do we need any more evidence?
dem4decades
(11,748 posts)3. If you're already in violation of the emoluments clause of the Constitution I guess
why not go all in?
The Republican Party doesn't give a shit.
Snackshack
(2,541 posts)4. When are the
Emoluments violations charges going to be filed. There is really no investigation needed he is doing it right out in the open.
C_U_L8R
(45,408 posts)5. Seems a sure way to get wiretapped
And put on a suspects list
justgamma
(3,674 posts)6. He thinks that the WH
is too dumpy for visiting dignitaries and he can't make money off them at the WH.