Trump Accused of Breaking Federal Code Twice in Two Days
Summary
President Donald Trump has been accused of breaking two federal laws in two days. One involves giving large cash gifts to White House aides, and the other concerns his promise to pay $5,000 to every American if Republicans keep control of Congress after the midterm elections.Key Facts
- President Trump gave holiday cash gifts totaling $45,000 each to three White House aides and $20,000 to another.
- The law 18 U.S.C. § 209 generally stops government employees from getting extra pay from anyone but the government.
- Legal experts say the gifts might violate this law because they look like extra salary, not gifts.
- Trump also promised to give $5,000 checks to all Americans if Republicans win the House and Senate.
- Some experts think this promise breaks 18 U.S.C. § 597, which forbids spending money to influence voters.
- A White House official said the gifts were personal and not related to any government work.
- The $5,000 payments would need Congress's approval to be issued.
- The situation has raised legal questions about President Trump's actions and campaign promises.
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