It’s representative of a departure from a sociable more that’s existed since the beginning of the USA: presidents should not have business interests that could in fact or perception impede their ability to conduct themselves in the best interests of the nation. Furthermore they should not have them because they are an avenue for people to buy favour. Maybe I can’t just GIVE the president a billion dollars, but if they’re a major shareholder on a corporation, I could apply my wealth to add buy pressure which raises the value of the presidents holdings, for which a president may be “very grateful”.
Talking about how this has never been accepted is fair. Pointing out the people participating in this is also fair. It IS news.
It’s representative of a departure from a sociable more that’s existed since the beginning of the USA: presidents should not have business interests that could in fact or perception impede their ability to conduct themselves in the best interests of the nation. Furthermore they should not have them because they are an avenue for people to buy favour. Maybe I can’t just GIVE the president a billion dollars, but if they’re a major shareholder on a corporation, I could apply my wealth to add buy pressure which raises the value of the presidents holdings, for which a president may be “very grateful”.
Talking about how this has never been accepted is fair. Pointing out the people participating in this is also fair. It IS news.