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groundloop

(13,890 posts)
Sat Nov 9, 2024, 07:04 PM Nov 2024

Trump still hasn't signed ethics agreement required for presidential transition [View all]

Source: CNN


President-elect Donald Trump has not yet submitted a series of transition agreements with the Biden administration, in part because of concerns over the mandatory ethics pledge vowing to avoid conflicts of interest once sworn in to office, CNN has learned.

As president, Trump repeatedly came under fire from ethics groups for potential conflicts of interest relating to his businesses and brands. Both Trump’s and his family’s foreign business ties have also come under intense scrutiny throughout his time in office and on the campaign trail.

Trump and his transition team are already behind in accessing key transition briefings from the Biden administration, as they have failed to sign a pair of agreements to unlock critical information before taking over the federal government in 72 days.

The holdup revolves in part around the mandatory agreement over ethics issues.

Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/09/politics/trump-transition-ethics-pledge-timing/index.html

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Does a king have to sign it? gab13by13 Nov 2024 #1
He'd rather have a coronation Deuxcents Nov 2024 #4
Does he really want to be crowned? meow2u3 Nov 2024 #17
This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Nov 2024 #19
It's been three days. I'm hoping we don't follow every move he makes. jimfields33 Nov 2024 #5
Hell, the media has covered his every move for the last 10 years or so. groundloop Nov 2024 #6
I know. I'm just sick of him so much. 4 years is going to be hell. jimfields33 Nov 2024 #7
... and never will. Tadpole Raisin Nov 2024 #2
This could be fatal BeyondGeography Nov 2024 #3
why should he ? Sancho Nov 2024 #8
If he wants keys to the buildings... littlemissmartypants Nov 2024 #9
even if he signs - it is a lie Sancho Nov 2024 #11
So why hasn't he bothered, I wonder... littlemissmartypants Nov 2024 #12
Yeah also it's not like the SC would allow him to BlueKota Nov 2024 #16
He's getting them no matter what Polybius Nov 2024 #20
Greet him at the door of the White House with a sign-on-the-dotted-line document. mpcamb Nov 2024 #10
He won't. And the base rolls on in lapdoggery mode. I just made up a new word (I think).. Evolve Dammit Nov 2024 #13
Ethics, the convicted felon, who's stroking who here. republianmushroom Nov 2024 #14
What's suppose to happen if he refuses? BlueKota Nov 2024 #15
He's counting on winning this battle. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Nov 2024 #23
So if he refuses to sign, then Biden is not allowed to turn the office over to him... royable Nov 2024 #28
A sternly worded letter will be issued. Hugin Nov 2024 #29
It's probably clogging up his toilet IronLionZion Nov 2024 #18
strange Skittles Nov 2024 #21
Do you think Trump cares? 33taw Nov 2024 #22
An ethics agreement ??? SamKnause Nov 2024 #24
Which shows us he knew of his shortcomings all along. mdbl Nov 2024 #34
This is a dumb move LetMyPeopleVote Nov 2024 #25
That's weird... Mike Nelson Nov 2024 #26
Who the F is going to force him to sign or preserve any documents as required by law? Tadpole Raisin Nov 2024 #27
Trump hasn't signed ethics papers? lonely bird Nov 2024 #30
He won't Marthe48 Nov 2024 #31
He is a dictator. Your quaint little rules mean nothing to him. travelingthrulife Nov 2024 #32
I'm shocked, SHOCKED! Well... not that shocked! Initech Nov 2024 #33
And what makes us think he will ? vapor2 Nov 2024 #35
Did anyone else notice ... SomewhereInTheMiddle Nov 2024 #36
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