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Justice Scalia’s Warning to President Trump

Beware

More than 40 years ago, the justice told future presidents that having apparent conflicts of interest would open them up to ‘damaging criticism.’

Betsy Swan
Betsy Swan 

Former Political Reporter

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Betsy Swan

Betsy Swan

Former Political Reporter

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