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Misty » 16 Dec 2016 12:54 pm » wrote: FYI the Emoluments Clause prevents any federal officer from accepting compensation for business services, from a foreign government without the consent of Congress.
I told you, you need to study up on it.

First, all this concern is really hilarious coming from someone who didn't show the slightest concern when foreign governments and Special Interests enriched the Clintons by 100s of millions of dollars.

Second, sure doesn't look like you're correct. I don't see any mention of business, Dim.

No Title of Nobility shall be granted by the United States: And 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.

Definition of emolument
1: the returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites

Nothing is arising from office or employment.

You might want to ask Richard Painter about that Puss.
He was George W. Bush's chief White House ethics lawyer.
I don't think he spouts Democrat Talking Point Lies.

He says that Trump is poised to violate the Constitution his first day in office.

It's certainly worth further study, and corrected if necessary.