A Trump National Doral sign is seen at the golf resort owned by U.S. President Donald Trump’s company on August 27, 2019 in Doral, Florida.
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A Trump National Doral sign is seen at the golf resort owned by U.S. President Donald Trump’s company on August 27, 2019 in Doral, Florida.
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Just before Donald Trump took office the first time, he held a press conference, announcing that he would turn over control of his business empire to his sons.
He said he wanted to address concerns about conflicts of interest even though he maintained he didn’t really have to. Saying, “I could actually run my business. I could actually run my business and run government at the same time. I don’t like the way that looks, but I would be able to do that if I wanted to.”
Trump’s second term may put that theory to the test. The former and future president hasn’t yet announced any plan to wall himself off from his businesses while in office, and Trump’s businesses like his many hotels and resorts could benefit substantially from his actions as President.
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This episode was produced by Connor Donevan..
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