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Democrats in Congress to sue Trump over foreign business dealings

Published Thu, Jun 15, 2017 · 09:50 PM
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NEARLY 200 Democratic members of Congress filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday accusing President Donald Trump of violating the Constitution by profiting from business dealings with foreign governments.

The plaintiffs - believed to be the most members of Congress to ever sue a sitting president - contend that Mr Trump has ignored a constitutional clause that prohibits federal officials from accepting gifts, or emoluments, from foreign powers without congressional approval.

It is the third such lawsuit against Mr …

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