Judge Gives Green Light to Lawsuit Claiming Trump Is Violating the Constitution
Sep 30, 2018 07:11:16 #
Bad Bob
Loc: Virginia
https://www.politicususa.com/2018/09/29/judge-gives-green-light-to-lawsuit-claiming-trump-is-violating-the-constitution.html
A federal judge on Friday gave a green light to a lawsuit filed by 200 Democrats in Congress against President Donald Trump. The lawsuit claims that Trump has repeatedly and continuously violated the U.S. Constitution by doing business with foreign governments while in office.
The lawsuit is based on the Constitution’s emoluments clause, which prohibits presidents from taking payments from foreign governments without the consent of Congress. Trump still owns the business which has been the site of many foreign embassy events at its downtown D.C. hotel. In addition, many foreign government officials stay at his D.C. hotel in order to gain favor with the president.Attorneys for the Democratic Members of Congress said that Friday’s ruling in their favor was a very significant victory for their side.
“By recognizing that Members of Congress have standing to sue, the court proved to all in America today that no one is above the law, not even the President,” wrote Elizabeth Wydra, of the Constitutional Accountability Center, in a statement.
When Trump became president he reportedly gave up day-to-day management of his businesses. He has residential, office, hotel and golf properties in the United States and throughout the world. He still owns these properties and he can withdraw money from them at any time. Therefore when foreign governments pay money to these businesses it is like they are paying the money directly to him. The foreign emoluments clause prohibits payments from foreign governments, which it says cannot be accepted “without the consent of Congress.”
Trump did not ask Congress’s permission to take payments from foreign governments, which is a central point of the lawsuit. Trump’s attorneys claim he doesn’t need to seek permission from Congress. They claim that the business t***sactions don’t meet the Founding Fathers’ definition of “emoluments.” They are business deals, they claim, not payoffs from foreign governments.
In his ruling, Federal Judge Emmet G. Sullivan agreed with the Democratic Members of Congress. He said that they have legal standing to sue and their case can proceed.-----MORE------
A federal judge on Friday gave a green light to a lawsuit filed by 200 Democrats in Congress against President Donald Trump. The lawsuit claims that Trump has repeatedly and continuously violated the U.S. Constitution by doing business with foreign governments while in office.
The lawsuit is based on the Constitution’s emoluments clause, which prohibits presidents from taking payments from foreign governments without the consent of Congress. Trump still owns the business which has been the site of many foreign embassy events at its downtown D.C. hotel. In addition, many foreign government officials stay at his D.C. hotel in order to gain favor with the president.Attorneys for the Democratic Members of Congress said that Friday’s ruling in their favor was a very significant victory for their side.
“By recognizing that Members of Congress have standing to sue, the court proved to all in America today that no one is above the law, not even the President,” wrote Elizabeth Wydra, of the Constitutional Accountability Center, in a statement.
When Trump became president he reportedly gave up day-to-day management of his businesses. He has residential, office, hotel and golf properties in the United States and throughout the world. He still owns these properties and he can withdraw money from them at any time. Therefore when foreign governments pay money to these businesses it is like they are paying the money directly to him. The foreign emoluments clause prohibits payments from foreign governments, which it says cannot be accepted “without the consent of Congress.”
Trump did not ask Congress’s permission to take payments from foreign governments, which is a central point of the lawsuit. Trump’s attorneys claim he doesn’t need to seek permission from Congress. They claim that the business t***sactions don’t meet the Founding Fathers’ definition of “emoluments.” They are business deals, they claim, not payoffs from foreign governments.
In his ruling, Federal Judge Emmet G. Sullivan agreed with the Democratic Members of Congress. He said that they have legal standing to sue and their case can proceed.-----MORE------
Sep 30, 2018 07:22:39 #
A DC District Court judge appointed by the “sex abuser” Bill Clinton. Another effort on the part of the “power seeking obstructionists”who h**e the “successes of both Trump and the American people who have been combing the landscape to find another channel to advance their objective as they embark on another “seek and destroy” mission. These democrats have got to go. These “scumbags” need to be kicked out in November!
Sep 30, 2018 07:25:57 #
Bad Bob
Loc: Virginia
tbutkovich wrote:
A DC District Court judge appointed by the “sex abuser” Bill Clinton. Another effort on the part of the obstructionists who are on nothing more than a “seek and destroy” mission. These democrats have got to go. These “scumbags” need to be kicked out in November!
Ya wanta bet on it?
Sep 30, 2018 07:40:34 #
Bad Bob wrote:
Ya wanta bet on it?
Right out of the Socialist/Democrat playbook, and the timing couldn’t be more perfect, just before the November e******n. The creeps have to create a new narrative in their campaign to destroy his successful presidency. You sit on the sidelines cheering them on. Way to go “Bad News Bob!”
Sep 30, 2018 07:48:21 #
Bad Bob
Loc: Virginia
tbutkovich wrote:
Right out of the Socialist/Democrat playbook, and the timing couldn’t be more perfect, just before the November e******n. The creeps have to create a new narrative in their campaign to destroy his successful presidency. You sit on the sidelines cheering them on. Way to go “Bad News Bob!”
How am I cheering them on?
Sep 30, 2018 08:02:40 #
You know the cheer: “push em back” yelled out by the defensive Dems when a strong “Trump Team” is making huge moves forward and serving the American People well!
Sep 30, 2018 08:38:44 #
Bad Bob
Loc: Virginia
tbutkovich wrote:
You know the cheer: “push em back” yelled out by the defensive Dems when a strong “Trump Team” is making huge moves forward and serving the American People well!
Did you drop out of high school?
Sep 30, 2018 08:48:30 #
Bad Bob wrote:
If Americans are paying attention President Pence will have Democratic majorities in the house and senate to work with in 2019 and 2020. And he will need to decide wether to pull a Gerald Ford and pardon the i***t Pumpkinfuhrer and his crime family or let them go to prison where they belong.
Sep 30, 2018 10:32:16 #
Bad Bob
Loc: Virginia
Kevyn wrote:
If Americans are paying attention President Pence will have Democratic majorities in the house and senate to work with in 2019 and 2020. And he will need to decide wether to pull a Gerald Ford and pardon the i***t Pumpkinfuhrer and his crime family or let them go to prison where they belong.
Oct 1, 2018 14:34:24 #
padremike
Loc: Phenix City, Al
Kevyn wrote:
If Americans are paying attention President Pence will have Democratic majorities in the house and senate to work with in 2019 and 2020. And he will need to decide wether to pull a Gerald Ford and pardon the i***t Pumpkinfuhrer and his crime family or let them go to prison where they belong.
You confuse your flatulence with rational thought! Trump will outlast all of you. You don't phase him. He continues to march forward to MAGA. He's the energizer bunny & you're unable to keep up with him; he's unstoppable. Indeed, he makes all you heathens howl with rage! Go Trump Go! Go, Orange Flash, Go!
Oct 1, 2018 14:39:37 #
Oct 1, 2018 14:42:12 #
padremike wrote:
You confuse your flatulence with rational thought! Trump will outlast all of you. You don't phase him. He continues to march forward to MAGA. He's the energizer bunny & you're unable to keep up with him; he's unstoppable. Indeed, he makes all you heathens howl with rage! Go Trump Go! Go, Orange Flash, Go!
Be fun to see your hysteria when Kav caves and dems take control of the house in November.
Trump will be what's known as a lame duck, the lamest duck in history...because he will also be headed toward impeachment.
Oct 1, 2018 15:09:32 #
padremike
Loc: Phenix City, Al
woodguru wrote:
Be fun to see your hysteria when Kav caves and dems take control of the house in November.
Trump will be what's known as a lame duck, the lamest duck in history...because he will also be headed toward impeachment.
Trump will be what's known as a lame duck, the lamest duck in history...because he will also be headed toward impeachment.
On the other hand, if the Judge is confirmed and both houses remain in the hands of the GOP, you, and your horned comrades, will shoot yourselves. My only question is why shoot something that is already dead?
Oct 1, 2018 17:42:36 #
tbutkovich wrote:
A DC District Court judge appointed by the “sex abuser” Bill Clinton. Another effort on the part of the “power seeking obstructionists”who h**e the “successes of both Trump and the American people who have been combing the landscape to find another channel to advance their objective as they embark on another “seek and destroy” mission. These democrats have got to go. These “scumbags” need to be kicked out in November!
Amen and Amen
Oct 1, 2018 17:45:44 #
tbutkovich wrote:
Right out of the Socialist/Democrat playbook, and the timing couldn’t be more perfect, just before the November e******n. The creeps have to create a new narrative in their campaign to destroy his successful presidency. You sit on the sidelines cheering them on. Way to go “Bad News Bob!”
Trump is not running in the mid terms. Oh, and talk about dem playbook when the GOP has swiftboating in it's resume. This is perhaps one of the most unsuccessful presidencies in history, and Brett is going down as the most unfit nominee in history.
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