Richard Painter, a Bush White House lawyer, tweeted that the Trumps are 'an organized crime family,' after telling MSNBC they should all be prosecuted.
Painter's argument against President Donald Trump—and his family—focused on the Constitution's Emoluments Clause, which states that"no Person holding any Office of Profit or Trust under them, shall, without the Consent of the Congress, accept of any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State."
Painter also argued that if Republicans seek to prosecute former Vice President Joe Biden and his son, Democrats should be prepared to reciprocate."If the Republicans in the Senate want to haul Joe Biden in there and his son Hunter, I look forward to the Democrats hauling in Ivanka Trump and Jared [Kushner], Eric Trump, Don Jr.," he said.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
‘Extortion’: Bush White House lawyer wants to ‘haul in’ Ivanka, Jared, Don Jr.Former White House Ethics Lawyer Richard Painter joins MSNBC Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber to discuss House Democrats’ marathon impeachment hearing. Painter argues the hearings made a strong case for impeaching Trump for “extortion and bribery” and for “obstruction of justice in the Russia investigation,” but adds he should also be impeached for the “unconstitutional emoluments, foreign benefits, and foreign government payments that the Trump family has been receiving.”
Lire la suite »
White House won't participate in any House impeachment proceedings: OfficialThe White House sent a letter to House Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler Friday afternoon blasting the Democrats' impeachment inquiry, and while it doesn't say explicitly that President Donald Trump and his lawyers will not participate in their upcoming proceedings, a senior White House official
Lire la suite »
Pierce Bush, Grandson Of George H.W. Bush, Announces Run For Congress In TexasThe nonprofit executive joins an already crowded field of Republicans vying for the state&39;s 22nd congressional seat.
Lire la suite »
White House planning Trump 'reciprocity' visit with Russian foreign minister, national security adviser saysThe White House is working to set up an official visit between President Trump and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, prompting critics to question the timing of such a rendezvous.
Lire la suite »
Unwilling to present a defense, White House skips impeachment hearingsThe one thing Team Trump said it wanted most -- a chance to participate and present a defense -- now appears to be the thing Team Trump won't accept.
Lire la suite »