On the recordJuly 11, 2019
I strongly support my friend, Mr. Lieu's amendment. The Constitution bans the very self-dealing behavior that we are seeing this President engage in on a regular basis. President Trump illegally profits every time he and his staff visits his properties, every time he hosts foreign and domestic officials, every time he plays golf on his golf courses, all paid for by the American taxpayers. We are setting a dangerous precedent while those seeking influence and favor with the Trump administration merely spend more time at his properties with his name on them. Let's take a significant step to counteract the self-dealing, corrupt behavior, by banning taxpayer funds flowing through the Department of Defense to go into the President's pockets.
