Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Blind Trust

Hillary Clinton has been forced to agree, that if elected, her entire family would have no interaction with the Clinton Foundation.  The premise is that people who donate to help millions fight aides and malaria, might be given favorable treatment during a Clinton administration, even though the Clintons receive no financial benefit.

Trump obviously benefits directly from his businesses.  Although his refusal to release his tax returns has shrouded his business interests, no one doubts extensive foreign ties, as well as foreign made ties.  He is believed to have loans from German and Chinese banks as well as investments from Russian Oligarchs.  He manufacturers products overseas, and has projects in other countries.  Unlike the Clinton Foundation, his businesses pose a direct conflict of interest.  If Hillary cannot have Bill and Chelsea run the foundation, how has Trump been allowed to skate with his proposal to turn over running the business to his children?

Where is the outrage?  Calls for a blind trust must be strident and continuous.


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