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To the Point
To the Point

Trump's ethical conflicts pile up as transparency diminishes

Hosted by Warren Olney Apr. 20, 2017 National
President Trump's refusal to reveal his income tax returns is just one example of a lack of transparency that could be hiding conflicts of interest. Other conflicts are already obvious from his appointments. And he's being sued for using his job to increase his profits.

President Trump's refusal to reveal his income tax returns is just one example of a lack of transparency that could be hiding conflicts of interest. Other conflicts are already obvious from his appointments. And he's being sued for using his job to increase his profits.

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Warren Olney

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Andrea Brody, Katie Cooper, Yael Even Or

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