PBS NewsHour

A lawsuit and lingering concern over Trump business dealings

Clip: 01/23/2017 | 7m 23s

A federal lawsuit filed Monday alleges that President Trump is violating the emoluments clause of the Constitution, which bars government officials from receiving certain types of gifts from foreign powers or governments. William Brangham talks with Jonathan O'Connell of The Washington Post about the lawsuit, as well as whether the president has truly separated himself from his businesses.

Aired: 01/23/17

Rating: NR

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