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JohnHoo2

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It might not be a direct bribe, but Trump likes flattery, and various


parties have tried to use that to their advantage. With someone who equate wealth to power and success, Trump could see someone who pays a lot of money for his hotel as an acknowledgement to how successful he is, which in term might make him act more favorably towards the Saudis. I don't think it is illegal, but it does start to run into gray area and when there are hundreds of parties trying to use this technique to influence, the money would add up quick too. This is the problem when the president does not fully disassociate himself from his financial interest while in office.

(In response to this post by BocaHoo91)

Posted: 12/06/2018 at 3:12PM



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