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There are two clauses in the U.S. Constitution that prevent the president from being influenced directly or indirectly by outside sources, either foreign or domestic. The Foreign Emoluments Clause, article I-section 9-clause 8, prohibits the president from accepting payments of any kind from foreign governments without the express approval of Congress. The Domestic Emoluments Clause, article II-section 1-clause 7, states that the president is limited to his salary and prohibits him from accepting payments of any kind from U.S. taxpayers, also without the express approval of Congress. Congress refused to let Lincoln keep elephant tusks presented to him from the King of Siam. Andrew Jackson wasn't allowed to keep a gold medallion from Simón Bolívar. On Monday, Oct. 21, in a Cabinet meeting, Trump referred to these very real parts of the Constitution with, "You people with this phony Emoluments Clause." His frustration comes from his being forced to cancel the use of h

As difficult it is for Republican's who support Donald Trump to comprehend, Trump will be impeached by the House of Representatives for evidence that he provided and continues to provide. Investigations and revelations are happening so rapidly that it is difficult to predict, but clairvoyance isn't needed to say that additional evidence will support and add to the articles of impeachment. Trump attempted to hold back military aid to Ukraine unless they investigated his potential opponent in the 2020 election. Regardless of whether his opponent is guilty of anything (he isn't), the act is an impeachable offence. Trump was also pressuring Ukraine to fabricate evidence that shows Russia didn't interfere in the 2016 election (they did), even though the Mueller report confirmed this based on information provided by our multiple intelligence services. He will also be impeached for obstruction of justice, and who knows what else. The list is endless. The questi