U.S. Rep. John Conyers (Official photo)
U.S. Rep. John Conyers (Official photo)
As you've surely notice, Washington is in chaos. There are congressional investigations into Russia and the White House and there's the appointment of special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III.
Now, comes this lawsuit.
Headed up by U.S. Rep John Conyers and Sen. Richard Blumenthal from Connecticut, the case expected to be filed Wednesday alleges that by retaining interests in a global business empire President Donald Trump violates constitutional restrictions on taking gifts and benefits from foreign leaders, The Washington Post reports.
The lawsuit already has more congressional plaintiffs — 196 — than any earlier legal action against a president. So far, no Republicans have joined.
The legal complaint argues that those in Congress have special standing because the Constitution’s “foreign emoluments clause” requires the president to obtain “the consent of Congress” before accepting any gifts.
