President Donald Trump still has not taken the necessary steps to distance himself from his businesses while in office.
Though CREW is the first group to bring a lawsuit against President Trump, it may soon have company.
But what makes this story unique among the dozens of ethical questions surrounding the president is the Trump Organization’s partners on the project.
Still, merely by partnering with the Mammadov family, the Trump Organization may have violated the FCPA.
Chen’s purchase represents the exact kind of entanglement that has fueled concerns that Trump’s financial interests could influence his decision-making as president.
The Trump Organization’s January 11 pledge that it would no longer be pursuing new deals in foreign countries is looking increasingly toothless.
Now, the Associated Press has reported that the company is working on a licensing deal in the Dominican Republic.