If we learned anything from Nixon’s crimes, the cover-up is often worse than the crime. I imagine that’s why the President is so open about his corruption. But as a U.S. Congressman, you have the responsibility to consider if his actions violate the emoluments clause from the U.S. Constitution, or other laws designed to keep individuals from profiting from their service in government.
- Trump accepted (or arranged to accept) the use/transfer of a luxury jet from Qatar, a foreign government, while in office—critics say this would be a textbook foreign emolument and a national-security risk. Plus, he’s planning on taking it with him when he leaves office, an even more egregious and obvious bribe.
- Trump’s $TRUMP memecoin and broader crypto ventures create a pay-for-access pipeline—buyers/investors allegedly received proximity or privileged access at fundraising‐style events while Trump’s administration shaped crypto policy.
- Trump did not divest on re-taking office and has used the presidency to steer money toward family enterprises (licensing, hospitality, clubs, golf, merchandise, Bibles, phones, crypto), including foreign-sourced revenue—creating constant conflict-of-interest risks. AP reported hundreds of millions flowing to Trump-family businesses from billionaires, foreign governments, and crypto tycoons during this term, while noting the buyers often have interests before the U.S. government.The New Yorker tallied profits and deals (e.g., Gulf mega-projects, Hanoi resort, crypto tie-ups, MAGA merch, and a mobile phone licensing venture) to illustrate the scope of alleged profiteering
- Trump family members (adult sons as business stewards; broader family as brand partners) are advancing foreign projects and licensing while Trump is president—raising appearance-of-influence concerns
Any other person who had done any of these things would probably already be impeached and sitting at home (or in prison). The other thing we learned from Nixon’s time in office is that
Republicans could put country before party and stand up to a corrupt president even if he was a member of their party. I’d like to believe that that is still true and that I can count on you to investigate these incidents of corruption.
