House Democrats Accuse Trump of Unconstitutional Payments

House Democrats have released a report accusing former President Donald Trump of unlawfully accepting 'hundreds of unconstitutional and ethically suspect payments' through the Trump International Hotel during his presidency. The 58-page document claims Trump charged exorbitant rates to the Secret Service and other government officials, thereby violating the U.S. Constitution's emoluments clause, which prohibits presidents from accepting additional compensation beyond their salary. Representative Jamie Raskin highlighted the necessity of implementing legal barriers to prevent such alleged corruption in the future. The report follows a previous investigation revealing nearly $8 million in payments to Trump-related enterprises from foreign governments. House Republicans have dismissed these findings as old news, arguing that Democrats should also investigate President Biden's family. Overall, the report aims to remind voters of the ethical concerns surrounding Trump's business dealings while in office.