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Trump Accepting Foreign Gifts? | Caldwell vs. McCarthy
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3:40Now PlayingIs President Trump accepting inappropriate gifts from foreign interests?
Christopher Caldwell and Dan McCarthy debate Trump’s dealings with foreign governments and businesses, including Qatar’s proposed plane, gifts from Antwerp diamond makers, and the United Arab Emirates’ relationship with Trump-linked crypto ventures.
Caldwell argues these examples raise serious questions about corruption and potential quid pro quos. McCarthy pushes back, arguing that the evidence does not establish corruption and that some of the most controversial arrangements have legitimate explanations.
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