On the recordJanuary 2, 2017
Before President Trump took the oath of office, many of us urged him to take steps to avoid a constitutional conflict with the Emolument Clause.
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congress.govBefore President Trump took the oath of office, many of us urged him to take steps to avoid a constitutional conflict with the Emolument Clause.
Cardin highlights concerns over Trump's financial conflicts of interest.
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