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Former ethics lawyer says Trump's crypto poses 'clear conflict of interest'

Former White House ethics lawyer Richard Painter says President Trump "stands alone" in having substantial financial conflicts of interest and that, "for every other executive branch official, it would be a violation."

Former ethics lawyer says Trump's crypto poses 'clear conflict of interest'
Image: NPR World

Former White House ethics lawyer Richard Painter says President Trump "stands alone" in having substantial financial conflicts of interest and that, "for every other executive branch official, it would be a violation."

(Image credit: Kevin Dietsch)

Originally published at NPR World

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