Long ways from an obsession.....but, I'm just as puzzled by those that dismiss the idea that there's a lot of potential for conflict of interest...or that any conflict of interest is of no consequence.
If he's in agreement with you about fiduciary responsibilities...even the tiniest bit...then every single decision he makes as chief executive can be viewed through that prism and questioned...
Was his approach to China on (trade, Taiwan, coral rocks, you name it....) influenced (at all) by holdings in China? or by debt held by Chinese banks? or....by some unknown real estate proposal????
Did the steel lobby throttle back on some noisy action because the companies they represent can expect some sort of sweetheart tax or trade deal down the road....or by an administration promise to threaten states or nations...or maybe a promise to use US Steel products in future Trump projects????
Unlikely? IDK...fact is, we won't ever know...but I do know that perception is every bit as important as reality....usually moreso....and controlling perception would be a lot easier if we thought we could understand that Trump or Trump Inc. isn't likely to benefit directly from his decisions....
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