Zone1 The ethics of Trumpstore.com

[EvilCat Breath]

So is trumpstore.com lawful?

Yes.

 

[Polishprince]

What is the problem?

President Trump doesn't run the Trump store.

His interests are in a blind trust run by his sons Don Jr. and Eric, who weren't elected to anything. The Trump Store was in operation long before President Trump was elected. And after Trump leaves office, the Trump Store will still be in operation.

Trump's name is synonymous with excellence

 

[Leo123]

If so, then your point being two wrongs make a right?

Trump committed no wrongs.

 

[Leo123]

What is the problem?

President Trump doesn't run the Trump store.

His interests are in a blind trust run by his sons Don Jr. and Eric, who weren't elected to anything. The Trump Store was in operation long before President Trump was elected. And after Trump leaves office, the Trump Store will still be in operation.

Trump's name is synonymous with excellence

If Nancy can make millions in the stock market, why can't Trump make money selling his Merch? At least he's on the level, unlike Nancy-pants.

 

[0311]

Start with the primus that has no ethics or morals.

What is the problem?

President Trump doesn't run the Trump store.

His interests are in a blind trust run by his sons Don Jr. and Eric, who weren't elected to anything. The Trump Store was in operation long before President Trump was elected. And after Trump leaves office, the Trump Store will still be in operation.

Trump's name is synonymous with excellence

He gets a taste from each sale. He would NOT allow his name to be used if he was NOT in on action. He is a life long grifter. He cheated on each of his wives. He attended parties at Epstein's home party where underage girls were made available. He is an adjudicated rapist. IF he was Democrat, you would be howling for impeachment.

 

[Polishprince]

He gets a taste from each sale. He would NOT allow his name to be used if he was NOT in on action. He is a life long grifter. He cheated on each of his wives. He attended parties at Epstein's home party where underage girls were made available. He is an adjudicated rapist. IF he was Democrat, you would be howling for impeachment.

Trump made an investment, that's why he gets a taste.

BTW, Trump doesn't have exclusive use of the Trump name. Don Jr.,Eric, Ivanka, etc., all have the name as well.

 

[Grumblenuts]

Of course it's lawful.

"Yes, it is generally legal for Donald Trump's family to use his name to make money, primarily through licensing agreements and operating the family business, the Trump Organization
.

Here's a breakdown of how it works:

• Licensing Agreements: The Trump Organization, which manages the family's business ventures, enters into agreements to license the Trump name and brand for various products and services. For example, they recently licensed the name for a new mobile phone service called Trump Mobile.
• Trump Organization Management: Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. manage the Trump Organization, which continues to hold the family's investments and business assets. This allows the family to continue generating revenue from their existing real estate, golf courses, and other holdings.
• No Direct Day-to-Day Involvement: While Donald Trump owns and benefits from these ventures, he's stated that he's placed his business interests in a trust managed by his children and has no role in the day-to-day operations to avoid potential conflicts of interest."

Lovely. Yet you somehow neglected to mention:

However, it's important to note the following:

• Ethical Concerns: While generally legal, the practice of licensing and using the "Trump" name, especially by family members involved in the Trump Organization during Donald Trump's presidency, has raised significant ethical concerns about potential conflicts of interest and the appearance of leveraging political power for personal gain.
• Specific Restrictions: During his presidency, while the Trump Organization claimed to avoid new material transactions with foreign governments, deals with private companies abroad were still permitted, sparking scrutiny from ethics experts.

In summary: The "Trump" name is legally used for business purposes through trademarks and licensing, but these activities are often accompanied by concerns and criticisms regarding potential conflicts of interest, particularly when associated with a presidency.

Meanwhile, the topic remains "The ethics of Trumpstore.com"

Never the legality of using the Trump name for business purposes. Nothing here about Republicans. Nor Democrats. Not Biden. Not me nor toobfreak. Y'all love making straw arguments and slaying them. Great. Do it in the rubber room or something. You wanna begin engaging the actual topic, please do. It's really not that complicated. I haven't even touched upon the emoluments clauses.

The Law again:

§ 2635.702 Use of public office for private gain.
An employee may not use their public office for their own private gain; for the endorsement of any product, service, or enterprise (except as otherwise permitted by this part or other applicable law or regulation); or for the private gain of friends, relatives,

Neither a federal public office holder nor their children may use that public office for their own private gain; nor may they endorse any product, service, or enterprise (except as otherwise permitted by this part or other applicable law or regulation). No matter when "the Trump Organization" began selling stuff, it became a clear conflict of interest, thus illegal, the moment Trump was sworn in.

 

[Grumblenuts]

By the way, the Trumpstore is frickin' huge. Finding a hundred examples of clearly tacky crap made in China should prove no challenge whatsoever. I'll look tomorrow if no one else can be bothered..

 

[IM2]

Never saw it before. Will likely never think about it again.

So you're fine with Trump violating the Constitution he swore to uphold.

 

[IM2]

Why is it that you people never start counting until it is a REPUBLICAN doing something?

Nothing happens while Biden rakes in millions from China, Ukraine, Romania--- remember the story about China giving Hunter a million dollar ruby? Where did it go?

But let someone sell quality merchandise with Trump's name on it, and now we are mad.

I finally figured out that what really pisses you people off about Trump isn't about what he does, but his SUCCESS.

He succeeds and you don't. And that just kills democrats as nothing they ever do, succeeds.

None of that happened. And Hunter Biden was a private citizen. Trump is breaking the law.

 

[Grumblenuts]

Loads of tacky foreign made crap being sold at Trump's own merchandise store within Trump Tower.

 

[Grumblenuts]

 

[JGalt]

Loads of tacky foreign made crap being sold at Trump's own merchandise store within Trump Tower.

Then don't buy any.

 

[JGalt]

By the way, the Trumpstore is frickin' huge. Finding a hundred examples of clearly tacky crap made in China should prove no challenge whatsoever. I'll look tomorrow if no one else can be bothered..

Then don't buy any. And quit shopping at Walmart and pretty much everywhere else.

 

[westwall]

So is trumpstore.com lawful?

Ummmm, yeah. He is selling merchandise......like he's been doing for decades.

TDS is a terrible thing....seek help.

 

[Grumblenuts]

 

[Eman623]

So you're fine with Trump violating the Constitution he swore to uphold.

This website doesn't violate the Constitution.

 

[JanetTheGreat]

It is tacky. I'll never buy any kind of clothing that has a politician's name on it. However I see no reason why it is unethical or illegal.

 

[Grumblenuts]

I see no reason why it is unethical or illegal.

Have you read this yet?:

5 CFR § 2635.702 - Use of public office for private gain.

www.law.cornell.edu

 

[Polishprince]

Have you read this yet?:

5 CFR § 2635.702 - Use of public office for private gain.

www.law.cornell.edu

President Trump has been using his name and reputation to sell merchandise long before he held public office.