The public interest and personal business at the Trump White House

Hosted by Warren Olney Nov. 21, 2016 National

Even before he takes office, President-elect Donald Trump has revealed potential conflicts of interest unlike those of any president in American History. We hear what they could mean for the integrity of the White House and what he can do to avoid them.

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Credits

Host:
Warren Olney

Producers:
Jenny Hamel, Paul von Zielbauer, Evan George

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