Over the course of a century and a half, the U.S. Department of Justice has issued more than 50 opinions interpreting the constitution’s Foreign Emoluments Clause to protect our republic against foreign government influences. After President Trump was sued for violating the clause, the Department changed its position, and is now protecting Trump's ability to receive money from foreign governments rather than protecting the government itself.
3. no Person holding any Office
of Profit or Trust under [the
United States], shall, without
the Consent of the Congress,
accept of any present,
Emolument, Office, or Title, of
any kind whatever, from any
King, Prince, or foreign State
4. no Person holding any Office
of Profit or Trust under [the
United States], shall, without
the Consent of the Congress,
accept of any present,
Emolument, Office, or Title, of
any kind whatever, from any
King, Prince, or foreign State
5. no Person holding any Office
of Profit or Trust under [the
United States], shall, without
the Consent of the Congress,
accept of any present,
Emolument, Office, or Title, of
any kind whatever, from any
King, Prince, or foreign State
6. no Person holding any Office
of Profit or Trust under [the
United States], shall, without
the Consent of the Congress,
accept of any present,
Emolument, Office, or Title, of
any kind whatever, from any
King, Prince, or foreign State
7. no Person holding any Office
of Profit or Trust under [the
United States], shall, without
the Consent of the Congress,
accept of any present,
Emolument, Office, or Title, of
any kind whatever, from any
King, Prince, or foreign State