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Under political pressure, Kuwait cancels major event, switches to Trumps D.C. hotel
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Nah, Trump is going to make some big monies as prez now that everyone is going to flock to his Trump hotels and stuff
Frozenprince
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I've counted no less than 20 impeachable offenses so far and the man ain't even in office yet.
Thing is, he doesn't just have properties in the US. His assets overseas are going to have a big glowing target painted on them, and I shudder to think how he'll react if they get targeted for protests or attacks.
Maybe whenever he and the Congressional Republicans have a tussle over a thing.
The General Services Administration and Government Ethics Office have declared that Trump will *immediately* be in breach of the lease as soon as he assumes office, so there is that.
Ironically meaning he's not doing anything wrong as President, he's doing wrong as Lessee of the Old Post Office.
Ironically meaning he's not doing anything wrong as President, he's doing wrong as Lessee of the Old Post Office.
I honestly want the names of the dumbasses on team Trump stupid enough to pressure a foreign government into switching to Trump's hotel. Because if this becomes a legal thing, Trump will disavow their asses and let them be hung for the offense.
He's going to get to line his pockets either way, being this brazen about the pressure is just stupid. Trump only understands loyalty when it's others loyal to him; he has no concept of it the other direction.
He's going to get to line his pockets either way, being this brazen about the pressure is just stupid. Trump only understands loyalty when it's others loyal to him; he has no concept of it the other direction.
They're not going to impeach him right away - he's the ultimate, dream rubber stamper that the GOP has always wanted. He'll gladly sign away Social Security and Medicare, dismantle the ACA and every environmental regulation ever made, and cut taxes for corporations and the rich without the slightest hesitation or pushback. Perhaps *after* he gives them all what they want, THEN they might consider impeachment, but there's far too much wrecking of domestic policy and the safety net to do first.
Chmpocalypse
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But no there are no conflicts of interest, no sir
Trump supporters were so fucking played
Trump supporters were so fucking played
Frozenprince
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I suppose "drain the swamp" meant "into my bank account".
DontBeThatGuy
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man, those fucking people don't give a shit.
KernelPanic
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Frozenprince
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They'll still be blaming brown people when the water level is up to their necks.
DontBeThatGuy
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they'll warp reality and and find someway to justify any and everything that happens.
Escape Goat
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Hahah, oh man. He isn't even in office yet.
Alligatorjandro
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Hey isn't that bad
sturgboski
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So, my guess is response from Trump supporters are hes a businessman and this is good business. Yet, if it were to have been Hillary, or Bush, or Sanders, or whoever (Cruz? Rubio?) I am sure his voting base would be talking about the swamp and corruption in government. How far off the mark am I?
This is a smart question. Everyone should ask it.
Seth Enosh
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It's already publicly known that the Trump Hotel has an embassy sales team. The other hotels in DC do the same thing.
It would be business malpractice if the hotel wasn't trying to sell to embassy functions and guests, but it also looks awful and of course ambassadors would feel pressured to switch.
The trump hotel in D.C. really needs to be divested in some way but I don't expect much to happen on this. I'll be very, very surprised if the press conference in January reveals anything that is actually decent about disentangling Trump from his businesses.
It would be business malpractice if the hotel wasn't trying to sell to embassy functions and guests, but it also looks awful and of course ambassadors would feel pressured to switch.
The trump hotel in D.C. really needs to be divested in some way but I don't expect much to happen on this. I'll be very, very surprised if the press conference in January reveals anything that is actually decent about disentangling Trump from his businesses.
TheCochese
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Goddamn.
Air Zombie Meat
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Just good business folks.
Was wondering the same. I fear its the liberal equivalent of conservativeeagle.com or something.
VendettaRed07
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That's because Republicans would actually take action if this were the case but democrats let stuff like this slide.
Trump needs to be litigated the ever living fuck out of
I want to know the location of every single cent he has invested or who he owes money to. Fuck every democrat who doesn't do what they need to do to make that happen.
TheCochese
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They won't impeach him, because with that threat they hold some control.
Byakuya769
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Graft is craft if you're a white man.
Zaraki_Kenpachi
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Maybe he can finally become a billionaire like he always wanted. Bless his little heart hands.
Zaraki_Kenpachi
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Why? He gave up involvement in the company. He has absolutely nothing to gain with it in a blind trust.
One quick way to tell is just look at what other sites are linked to. This one references politico, house.gov, business insider, and washington post. Credible news sources often reference other credible sources to back up their statements.
It isn't but it isn't stopping him currently because levers of power want to look away.
Jack The Nipper
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It's always been about his businesses
This is what business is. Power and exploiting,
This is what business is. Power and exploiting,
TAJ
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
No, it meant drain the water and leave only the scum.
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