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In reply to the discussion: October Surprise for Trump [View all]

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7. Different situation
Sun Aug 23, 2020, 09:06 PM
Aug 2020

I agree we should go after them, but there are specific laws that apply, we need to use whatever that process is.

But for the presidency, the constitution specifically prohibits any emoluments beyond salary from either the federal or state governments. So I think we can simply declare any such payment void and demand it back.

He's not entitled to that money.

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