Trump Doral resort to host G-7 summit — sparking yet another ethics fight for the White House

Yeah, watch how they will support the next duly elected Dem president for the good of the country -- not. They'll smear them starting day 1.

 

Because it’s a Summit. A one time deal. If he wants to put his best foot forward than why not. Political influence would be a factor no matter where it gets held by any other politician. Except it would be under the table. At least this way it’s above board.

 

There are thousands of extremely nice resorts in the US Trump could have held a Summit at. And I don't know if you've ever been to Doral, but it's in the middle of an industrial zone and the traffic around it is horrendous. It's absolutely not a "best foot forward" in comparison to many other US resorts. But again, it's all about Trump and the Trump brand - not about America First.

 

It’s a golf resort- not a military contract. It’s not like the President gave away millions of dollars to a fake renewable energy company or anything.

 

So out of context. The difference is this- the Clintons use political influence for personal financial gain. Trump uses his financial gain for political influence. Do you really think the bigwigs at the summit are paying full price? What world are you living in?

 

He has a stake in the things he personally owns and benefits from financially. It is a completely transparent conflict of interest. That does not make the conflict of interest something that should be exacerbated.

 

Youre assuming that he is making money on the deal.

 

You're assuming that he isn't.

 

No. I do not make that assumption. I assume that there is something of value that he gains from hosting the event, but that value might be profit or publicity or something else entirely.

How would you suggest proving that trump will not make a profit from the event?

 

I hope he is making money, but I don’t know for sure. But if the president has a legitimate business prior to his becoming president and can give the taxpayers the best deal, I see no issue with it. The bill (if there is one) to the taxpayers is what matters.
The problem you lefties have is that you see capitalism as a vice, as long as it’s not one of your ideologues pushing an enviro-scam.

 

This does not make any sense.

The site is absolutely tied to Trump. Everything other countries pay is going to Trump's business.

That is NOT OK.

 

You mentioned his lack of a salary earlier. Are you troubled by the fact that he has spent several decades worth of Presidential salaries in taxpayer money at his privately owned golf resorts already?

 

Capitalism is not a vice - get real. NOBODY is complaining about capitalism here.

The issue is that our president is doing business with foreign countries on behalf of his own financial interests.

That's not OK.

And, the idea that the emoluments clause is about whether American taxpayers are getting a "good deal" when the president sells them the services of his own private company is total BS.

 

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Why isn’t it ok? The President is hosting the event. Shouldn’t he be able to pick the place? Isn’t he in the best position to give the taxpayers the best price?

 

According to whom?! Do you really see no problem with letting the guy who collects the money be the one who tells you that they are giving you the best price? Especially when most of the money he will collect is coming from foreign sources?

 

Not troubled at all. Why should he be expected to live frugally when no other president has? How many White House parties has he thrown for celebrities? How many trips to Europe has he taken?

 

Honestly? Do you really want to compare Presidents and how they spend money?

 

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It does have to do with capitalism. His businesses employ people and do you really want to compare the cost of hotel rooms, meals and limo rides to liberal gov

The words duly elected dem president shouldn’t be used considering the lefts open border stance and love affairs with foreign governments.

 

If it was never open to bids, how do you know it was the best price? You don't unless it's open to bids. And no, the President isn't hosting the event - the US Government is hosting the event. Trump is not king.

 

It’s simply another article of impeachment. Nothing more, nothing less.

 

No.

 

Or it is excellent timing. This is just a new, shiny object to distract everyone from his other troubles.

 

Since Trump isn't the one to select where the G-7 will be held, you are wrong, nothing more, nothing less.

Were Heinz products avoided during the last admin? Did anyone make sure no foreign national used an oil based product from companies controlled by Bush?

 

Says the people who go "meh" over the Clinton foundation, Biden, the Clinton state dpt "losing" billions, all the democrat kids "working" in Ukraine, Bill Clinton taking money from China during his election, and the billions of dollars "lost" in places like NYC and Baltimore.

Keep up the narrative of anti-corruption.

It's going to blow up in your faces just like "metoo" and the "racist" narrative of Democrats in blackface and KKK hoods.

 

Except Hunter Biden - who is being investigated by Trump only because his father is a politican opponent - can you name just one person accused of corruption by the Trump Administration since 2016?

Drain the Swamp....