Former President Donald Trump’s son, Eric, has ignited a heated debate by denying allegations that his family enriched themselves during their time in the White House.
Eric Trump’s Denial
Eric Trump’s recent interview statement boldly asserted that his family did not enrich themselves while in government service. “The only family in, probably, United States history that didn’t enrich themselves when they went into government is the Trump family,” he said, a comment that would go on to spark controversy. Moreover, it raised a lot of questions about his family’s financial dealings during their time in the White House.
Ivanka Trump’s Ethical Violation
One of the most notable instances that calls into question Eric Trump’s claims is Ivanka Trump’s promotion of Goya black beans during her official White House tenure. This move was seen as a blatant violation of ethics rules, as it amounted to using her position for personal gain.
Ivanka and Jared Kushner’s External Ventures
While Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner, held unpaid advisory roles in the Trump administration, scrutiny by the U.S. ethics watchdog – Crew – revealed substantial earnings from their external business ventures during their time in the White House.
Allegations of Massive Earnings
Citizens for Ethics presented documented evidence suggesting that Donald Trump, Ivanka Trump, and Jared Kushner collectively earned up to $2.2 billion through their external ventures while serving in the White House. These allegations undoubtedly cast a lot of doubt on Eric’s assertion that his family didn’t enrich themselves during their government service.
Ivanka Trump’s Controversial Chinese Trademarks
A controversial incident involving Ivanka further complicates the claims of selflessness. She secured three Chinese trademarks on the same day she dined with China’s President Xi Jinping, raising concerns about the potential influence of her government position on her personal business interests.
Eric Trump’s Post-Presidential Expenses
Eric’s Secret Service protection was extended for an additional six months after his father’s presidency, with the cost paid by millions of U.S. taxpayers. This expenditure led online users to question the credibility of Eric’s claims and intensified the scrutiny surrounding the Trump family’s financial dealings.
The Mar-a-Lago Membership Controversy
Another issue that drew attention was the initiation fee for Mar-a-Lago, the Trump family’s private club in Palm Beach, Florida. In 2021, reports emerged that the initiation fee had doubled to $200,000 after Donald Trump’s presidency. Critics argued that this substantial fee increase could be interpreted as an attempt to profit from Donald’s position.
The Trump Organization and Government Leases
During Donald Trump’s presidency, his hotel in Washington, D.C. – the Trump International Hotel – became a point of contention. Questions arose about whether foreign governments and interest groups were booking rooms and hosting events at the hotel to curry favor with the administration. These events raised concerns about potential violations of the Constitution’s Emoluments Clause.
Eric Trump’s Defense
Eric seemed sure in his claims of innocence. He argued that his family’s business interests had been scrutinized unfairly and went on to say that they all practiced ethical standards. He said that, in his view, his family is unique in not profiting from their time in government.
Eric’s Bold Claims
Eric’s bold claim that his family did not enrich themselves during their time in the White House is facing substantial push-back given the various instances of potential self-enrichment and ethical concerns that have arisen. The Trump family’s legacy, in this regard, remains a topic of ongoing discussion and investigation and likely will for some time.
The Internet’s Response
News of Eric’s claims was shared across the internet and people were largely critical of his words. “Oh my God, I had to read that a second time because I was laughing so hard I couldn’t see anymore,” one individual said.
The White House Enrichment Game
Another person said: “Presidential enrichment usually occurs after leaving the White House by writing books and accepting speaking engagements. In the case of Trump, it seems like the main strategy is grifting from supportive donors both during and post-White House. Well, Jared was pretty good at it too. They are both fairly good at the White House enrichment game.”
Trump vs. Biden
Others compared Trump to Biden. One person said: “While Biden’s net worth is still under 10 million after a lifetime in public service, in one term as prez Trump [and his] family have gotten loans [and] made nearly a billion from China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, [and] other foreign countries.”
Money, Business Deals, and Favors
The commenter continued: “Trump took advantage of his position to get foreign money since American banks wouldn’t lend to the failed businessman anymore [and] greed took over when he found out he could use his office to get money, business deals, favors.”
Ivanka and Jared
The aforementioned individual still had more to say. They wrote: “Ivanka alone made hundreds of millions in business profits with her Chinese business patents [and] copyrights, along with Jared’s millions from Russia, UAE, [and] his 2 billion dollar deal with Saudi Arabia.”
Using Their Properties for Political Events
The commenter concluded: “Not to forget the Trump ‘brand’ made multiple millions from just using their properties for official business [and to] host other political events. They even charged their own Secret Service to stay at their properties while guarding them.”
The Trump Family and Lies
People were absolutely baffled by Eric’s words. One person wrote: “Can no Trump tell the truth? Of course the Trumps made money. What about all those patents they got? What about all that money from the military they got? They made money, hand over fist.”
A Very Corrupt Family
Another said: “Most corrupt family in the history of the U.S. presidency. These idiots are still cashing out from innocent U.S. citizens who have fallen for their lies and deception. [They’re] the most dangerous people for the U.S. security and its world leader status.”
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