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January 5, 2024

House Democrats Accuse China, Saudi Arabia, Qatar of Paying Millions to Trump Businesses
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A new report by House Democrats accuses former President Donald Trump of
"repeatedly and willfully" violating the foreign emoluments clause of
the U.S. Constitution. The report found foreign countries, including
China, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, spent at least $7.8 million on apartments
and hotels at Trump-owned properties while Trump was president.
Congressmember Jamie Raskin of Maryland accused Trump of "elevating his
personal financial interests and the policy priorities of corrupt
foreign powers over the American public interest."


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