On Monday, speaking to reporters about the Turnberry scandal, the president vowed to release a report on his personal finances.
President Donald Trump told reporters he would release an"extremely complete" report of his personal finances prior to the 2020 election. However, Trump remained silent when reporters asked if that meant he'd release his tax returns.Trump-owned resort in Turnberry, Scotland
after refueling — among other allegations that Trump has used his status as president to increase government spending at his properties — Trump promised his financial records would show he doesn't need the extra income. "At some point prior to the election, I'm going to be giving out a financial report of me, and it will be extremely complete. I'm going to give out my financial condition and you'll be extremely shocked that the numbers are many, many times what you think," Trump said, as he left the White House Monday on a trip to North Carolina.
. Many saw Trump's offer as a violation of the Emoluments Clause of the Constitution, which keeps a president from accepting"any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State" without Congress' consent. "Using the presidency to advertise your business's products and for personal profit is an abuse of power and an impeachable offense,"
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