How Two Arcane Clauses In The Constitution Could Expose Trump's Businesses

[mr_lebowski]

1. How the Founders could've possibly not MEANT 'business profits' to be included is

virtually unthinkable. They were well aware back then how easily 'payoffs' from foreign governments could take the form of something appearing to be 'legitimate', like profits from a business.

Even if they weren't, including profits from PERSONAL businesses is CLEARLY logical ... it falls into the general category of 'income', just as 'salary' or 'consulting fee' would. The SPIRIT of the Law very obviously suggests what Trump is doing is WRONG.

A President has got to clearly and decisively divest themselves from direct interest in any businesses in which foreign governments/agents can potentially exercise financial pressure over their decisions. Same exact reason it's illegal for foreigners to contribute to campaigns ... that's the spirit of the law. Period.

If the judges that try this case are legit, this should be what they find. At minimum they should end up requiring Trump take much more concrete steps to divest in his businesses. This 'letting his kids run it' bullshit should NOT FLY.