Trump enjoys 'presidential exemption' to the conflict-of-interest law his aides must follow - CNN Newsroom

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Every single official in the executive branch is required, under penalty of potential prison, to avoid financial conflicts of interest. But two people are exempt: President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. This decades-old “presidential exemption” to the federal criminal conflicts-of-interest law has created a bizarre dynamic where Trump openly flouts ethics norms while his Cabinet members, top White House advisers and appointees throughout the federal government jump through hoops to deconflict – either through divestments or recusals.

Seven months into Trump’s tenure, he has brazenly blended his business interests with the presidency by having his administration accept a $400 million luxury jet from Qatar, dining with wealthy investors for in his cryptocurrency coin, selling a Trump-branded smartphone, promoting his Scotland golf properties, and more.

CNN senior reporter Marshall Cohen reports from Washington. - Aired on 09/01/2025.

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1. The White House is the perfect spot for a ruthless criminal mob boss.

Just like Putin in the Kremlin.

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2. And President Carter almost his family farm, due to mismanagement, when he turned it over when he was in the White House

He did the right thing, unlike TFG who has used the presidency as an opportunity to make a fortune.

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3. Trumps goal is to be the world's first trillionaire.

This according to Michael Cohen, trumps long time advisor.

Trump will achieve this goal.