As a candidate, Donald Trump promised to "drain the swamp," but his own, global holdings already pose a unique set of ethical conflicts. The transition process has already provided unmistakable evidence of what might be to come. He's met with business partners from India who say his presidency will be a bonanza. Daughter Ivanka is marketing bracelets like the one she wore on 60 Minutes. She and other family members will be in charge of some 500 business investments all over the world. The Wall Street Journal says if Trump doesn't liqudate all those assets and create a blind trust, he'll never escape the appearance that his White House is up for sale.
The public interest and personal business at the Trump White House
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Guests:
- Eric Lipton - National reporter for the New York Times - @EricLiptonNYT
- Richard Painter - University of Minnesota - @RWPUSA
- Timothy Carney - Washington Examiner / American Enterprise Institute - @TPCarney
- David Eagles - Partnership for Public Service - @RPublicService