Trump's Businesses Received $7.8 Million from Foreign Governments During Presidency, Report Finds

China, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar Among Countries That Paid Millions to Trump-Owned Companies, Violating U.S. Constitution's Foreign Emoluments Clause

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released a report documenting at least $7.8 million in payments from foreign governments that former President Donald Trump’s hotel and apartment businesses received while he was in the White House.
The report alleges that Trump 'repeatedly and willfully' violated the U.S. Constitution's foreign emoluments clause, which prohibits federal officials, including the president, from accepting money or gifts from foreign governments without permission from Congress.
The list of foreign governments and state-controlled businesses that paid millions to Trump-owned companies during his years at the White House includes China, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
China's government and state-owned businesses spent over $5.5 million at Trump-owned properties, making Beijing the biggest spender in the list.
Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign did not immediately reply to a request for comment from NBC News.