Emoluments-Clause

Trump Reverses ZTE Sanctions After $500M China Loan to Trump Project

2018-05-13 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

President Trump abruptly reversed U.S. sanctions on Chinese telecom giant ZTE just days after China agreed to provide $500 million in loans to an Indonesian theme park featuring Trump properties. ZTE had been banned from buying U.S. components after violating sanctions on Iran and North Korea. Trump …

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Mar-a-Lago Membership Fee Doubles to $400K for Presidential Access

2017-01-21 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 7/10

Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club doubled its membership fee from $200,000 to $400,000 immediately after his election, selling access to the president for profit. Members gained direct access to Trump during his 142 visits as president, with the club becoming known as the ‘Winter White …

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