Trump Accused of Accepting $7.8M from Foreign Governments During Presidency

Allegations spark concerns about potential conflicts of interest and violations of the Constitution's emoluments clause, while Republicans dismiss the report as part of Democrats' 'obsession' with Trump.

Rep. Jamie Raskin alleges that former President Donald Trump accepted payments from foreign officials during his presidency, with documented receipts showing Trump pocketed $7.8 million from foreign governments, including China, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
The allegations against Trump are not new, with a report by the House Oversight Committee Democrats providing evidence of Trump receiving up to $7.8 million from foreign governments during his presidency, sparking concerns about potential conflicts of interest and violations of the emoluments clause of the Constitution.
Fox News host Jesse Watters defends Trump, stating that Trump transferred ownership of his hotels to his sons during his presidency and that any money from foreigners was donated to the U.S. treasury.
House Oversight Committee Democrats report that Trump’s businesses took in at least $7.8 million from foreign entities in 20 countries while he was in the White House, potentially violating the constitutional prohibition on accepting funds from foreign governments.
Republicans on the House Oversight Committee dismiss the report as part of Democrats’ “obsession” with the former president, pointing out that the Bidens made over $24 million by cashing in on the Biden name in China, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and Romania.