Trump Is Getting Even Richer. Is That a Crime?
Summary
Harvard Law professor Jack Goldsmith analyzes President Trump's unprecedented financial conflicts of interest, arguing that foreign investments in his crypto ventures violate the spirit of the Foreign Emoluments Clause. Goldsmith discusses the legal complexities of prosecuting these actions, noting that while the president is largely exempt from standard conflict-of-interest laws, the administration's policy shifts regarding the UAE and China raise serious national security concerns. The conversation also covers the weaponization of government institutions and the erosion of ethical norms, …
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