Trump’s ‘Meaningless’ Ethics Plan Assailed by Watchdogs
- Top government-ethics official urges president-elect to divest
- Questions include Washington hotel, constitutional provision
Trump to Step Down From Business, Won’t Divest Ownership
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Donald Trump will hold on to his multi-billion-dollar businesses from the White House, leaving him open to conflicts of interest that ethics specialists say could undermine his presidency.
Trump, whose interests in real estate, golf courses and licensing reach into more than 20 countries, said Wednesday that by stepping down from his leadership role at those businesses, he’s already going further than the law requires.