Trump hitting a ceremonial tee shot off the first tee at Trump National Doral in 2014 Image: SIPA USA/PA Images Trump hitting a ceremonial tee shot off the first tee at Trump National Doral in 2014 Image: SIPA USA/PA Images US PRESIDENT DONALD Trump has said the next G7 summit will not be at one of his own Florida golf clubs, reversing a decision that had sparked corruption accusations.
Critics, including ethic campaigners, said holding the event at Doral would violate both the foreign and domestic emoluments clauses that are designed to shield a US leader from outside influence. Even before the Doral announcement, lawmakers were probing Trump’s suggestion at the most recent G7 gathering in France in August that the next one could be hosted at one of his resorts.
Related Reads 17.10.19 'Get over it': White House confirms Trump tied Ukraine funding to probe of Democratic National Committee 03.10.19 The Explainer: How does a US president get impeached? “We’re going to have it there, and there’s going to be folks who will never get over the fact that it’s a Trump property. We get that, but we’re still going there,” Mulvaney had told reporters.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Source: rtenews - 🏆 1. / 99 Read more »
Source: rtenews - 🏆 1. / 99 Read more »