Why might the Emoluments Clause of the Constitution pose a problem for Donald Tr

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Why might the Emoluments Clause of the Constitution pose a problem for Donald Trump?

a. If a representative of a foreign country pays to stay at one of the hotels owned by him and his family, he will be receiving compensation from a foreign government.

b. As it is for any president, bribery is a constant concern. So, the provisions of the Emolument Clause affect President Trump as much as they would any president.

c. It could be a problem if he receives any gifts from any representative of a foreign country.

d. The Emoluments Clause poses no problem for President Trump. It does not apply to him.

Explanation / Answer

Emolument Clause doesnot aloow any citizen of country to accept gifts or any emoluments from representative of foreign countries without the consent of Congress. It applies to US President as well

Trump owns hotels and it is seen to have considerable volume of foot-falls then chainto hencce Trump is just like violating this cluase

Therfore Option 1 is more apt and describes the concern clearly here

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