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Paywall, so I can't read before commenting, but the main question: would he need to divest himself of FB shares before running and/or if he wins?
by e40 9y ago
Paywall, so I can't read before commenting, but the main question: would he need to divest himself of FB shares before running and/or if he wins?
- brndnmtthws 9y agoMaybe he'll hold a press conference with a stack of blank sheets of paper claiming they prove he's completely divested from his businesses, all while refusing to allow anyone to inspect the documents.
- toxican 9y agoI believe glaring conflicts of interests are a requirement at this point.
- Finnucane 9y agoNot necessarily. Past presidents used blind trusts to put their assets and investments aside so that in theory they wouldn't be motivated by personal profit while president. It's not illegal for a president to conduct personal business while being president. It's unethical for the president to use his office for personal gain. And it is unconstitutional for the president to take money from representatives of foreign governments.
- e40 9y agoThat wouldn't work here, though. Whether he holds them directly or through a blind trust, he'll know he has FB. Just because he can't sell doesn't matter, he could make decisions as POTUS that would greatly benefit FB.