Democrat Congressman introduces No TRUMP Act to prevent taxpayer spending at Trump properties

[babylonsister]

http://www.salon.com/2017/03/10/democrat-congressman-introduces-no-trump-act-to-prevent-taxpayer-spending-at-trump-properties/

Democrat Congressman introduces “No TRUMP Act” to prevent taxpayer spending at Trump properties
Oregon Rep. Earl Blumenauer's No TRUMP Act stands for "No Taxpayer Revenue Used to Monetize the Presidency" Act
Sophia Tesfaye


Most recent presidents have placed their assets in a blind trust to avoid any potential conflicts of interest, but President Donald Trump, one of the wealthiest modern presidents, has refused to follow tradition even as questions persist about potential conflicts of interests. But legislation introduced by one Democrat in the House on Thursday directly trolls the president’s decision while ensuring his businesses don’t benefit financially from the presidency.

The No Taxpayer Revenue Used to Monetize the Presidency Act, or, the No TRUMP Act, “would prohibit the use of taxpayer dollars to pay for events, overnight stays, food or other expenses at hotels owned or operated by a president or his relatives,” reported USA Today .

The measure, introduced by Oregon Democratic Rep. Earl Blumenauer, follows decisions by the administration and the first family stir national controversy. First Lady Melania Trump, for example, will live at Trump Tower in New York and require millions in taxpayer funding.

“Trump and his family are riddled with conflicts of interests. Putting a strain on government resources for Trump to hold meetings with U.S. officials at Mar-a-Lago or for the Trump children to travel the world to promote the family business are just more examples,” Blumenauer said in a news release. Blumenauer noted that he’s particularly concerned about Trump’s refusal to divest his ownership stake in the Trump Organization. Trump has left his two adult sons, Eric and Donald Jr, in charge of managing his companies without divesting his stake. A recent business trip to Uruguay by Eric cost U.S. taxpayers nearly $100,000...

“Presidents should not financially benefit from holding the office. No taxpayer money should be spent at Trump hotels. Period,” Blumenauer argued. Though the name of the bill is clearly a reference to the current president, it would apply to any future presidents:

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http://www.salon.com/2017/03/10/democrat-congressman-introduces-no-trump-act-to-prevent-taxpayer-spending-at-trump-properties/

[still_one]

1. any bets that it will never see the light of day

[Buns_of_Fire]

4. It won't even make it out of committee.

republicans like 'em nice and greedy. Besides, which one of them wants to be the subject of his next poison-pen tweet-rant?

[still_one]

6. you got it

[NewRedDawn]

2. Democrat?

Is it not Democratic congressman? I am tired of the Putin Publicans & minions using the derogatory intended slur.

[phylny]

9. Thank you for mentioning this. n/t

[Leith]

10. I'm Glad That I Wasn't the Only One to Notice That

Shame on Salon for doing that.

[democratisphere]

3. Let's see how corrupt the republiCONs truly are.

The drumpf administration and family are milking and bilking the American people. MAGA MYASS!

[LaydeeBug]

5. -IC !!! nt

[matt819]

7. Democratic. (Nt)

[mopinko]

8. i'd like to see these grown kids have to pay

for their own damned protection.
how are business trips like this our responsibility?