There is little evidence that stays by military personnel at President Trump’s resort in Scotland are part of a scheme to enrich him. But they have raised ethical and political questions.
Tag: Conflicts of Interest
Trump Has Just the Place for the Next G7 Meeting: His Own Golf Resort
Critics say holding the 2020 gathering at his Doral golf resort would be a blatant and unconstitutional attempt to use the presidency for personal gain.
A Watchdog Found Trudeau Broke the Law, but Not Everyone Agrees
A constitutional law expert weighed in on the ethics commissioner’s report and took issue with one finding in particular.
Donald Trump Jr., in Indonesia, Defends Family’s Global Business
On a trip to promote Trump-branded resorts, the president’s son said his father “wouldn’t make decisions on a country based on a real estate deal.”
The Roots of Boeing’s 737 Max Crisis: A Regulator Relaxes Its Oversight
A Times investigation found that the F.A.A. regulatory process, which gave Boeing significant oversight authority, compromised the safety of the plane.
Mexico’s Finance Minister Resigns, Rebuking the President’s Policies
The minister, Carlos Urzúa, was part of the president’s inner circle and worked to give investors confidence that the leftist leader would be fiscally disciplined.
An Overloaded Ferry Flipped and Drowned Hundreds of Schoolchildren. Could It Happen Again?
South Korea promised to root out a culture that put profit ahead of safety. But cheating and corruption continue to endanger travelers.
The Kingdom and the Kushners: Jared Went to Riyadh. So Did His Brother.
Jared Kushner, presidential adviser, and Josh Kushner, venture capitalist, both have ties to Saudi Arabia. Critics say that raises ethical questions.
Genoa Bridge Collapse Throws Harsh Light on Benettons’ Highway Billions
Autostrade, a privatized road operator, dwarfs the Italian family’s fashion empire. It’s now facing angry questions about big profits and lax regulation.
Trump Says His Golf Course in Scotland ‘Furthers U.K. Relationship’
The president seemed to link the privately held property near Aberdeen with official U.S. interests, sending legal and ethics experts into a spin.