A new product from Donald Trump's business empire hits the market, as Eric Trump, the second son of the US president, launched Trump Vodka ahead of the upcoming holiday season in the United States. &nbsp;Eric Trump shared a photo of a Trump Vodka bottle, alongside the US national flag. The Spirit bottle also has an American flag printed on it with "The Great American Spirit" Inscribed in Yellow.&nbsp;"So excited to announce that @trumpvodka is available for pre-orders!" Eric posted on X, adding that the liquor is available for pre-orders on the Trump Vodka website.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">So excited to announce that <a href="https://twitter.com/TrumpVodka?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@trumpvodka</a> is available for pre-orders! Head over to <a href="https://t.co/f8aooUgClC">https://t.co/f8aooUgClC</a> to get your hands on the first bottles! Cheers! 🇺🇸🍸 <a href="https://t.co/YddPIyOMqD">pic.twitter.com/YddPIyOMqD</a>&mdash; Eric Trump (@EricTrump) <a href="https://twitter.com/EricTrump/status/1994514563916820544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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Although Donald Trump has consistently described himself as a teetotaler who has never drunk alcohol, smoked, or used drugs, his son Eric Trump has introduced a vodka label with marketing built around patriotic themes.

A new product from Donald Trump's business empire hits the market, as Eric Trump, the second son of the US president, launched Trump Vodka ahead of the upcoming holiday season in the United States. Eric Trump shared a photo of a Trump Vodka bottle, alongside the US national flag. The Spirit bottle also has an American flag printed on it with "The Great American Spirit" Inscribed in Yellow. "So excited to announce that @trumpvodka is available for pre-orders!" Eric posted on X, adding that the liquor is available for pre-orders on the Trump Vodka website.

Although Donald Trump has consistently described himself as a teetotaler who has never drunk alcohol, smoked, or used drugs, his son Eric Trump has introduced a vodka label with marketing built around patriotic themes.

Vodka with patriotic flavour: Trump family unveils new liquor brand while US president says he doesn’t drink

Donald Trump has long promoted himself as a successful businessman, but was he truly a business leader in the traditional sense? While he exhibits some characteristics of a founder, his track record suggests he lacks the operational discipline expected of an effective CEO. Despite branding himself as a master dealmaker, he has seen multiple business ventures fail. Here is a look at some of his most notable business missteps.
<h2>Trump Airlines</h2>
In 1988, Trump purchased Eastern Air Shuttle, a no-frills airline operating hourly flights between Boston, New York City, and Washington, DC, for $365 million. He sought to turn it into a luxury airline. However, the airline never turned a profit, and mounting debt led to Trump defaulting on his loans.
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<h2>Trump Vodka</h2>
In 2006, Trump introduced his own vodka brand with the slogan "Success Distilled." Advertisements for the product claimed it would "demand the same respect and inspire the same awe as the international legacy and brand of Donald Trump himself." Confident in its success, he predicted that the "T&amp;T" (Trump and Tonic) would become the most popular drink in the country. However, production ceased in 2011 due to low demand.
<h2>Trump Casinos</h2>
Trump Entertainment Resorts, which operated three Trump-branded casinos in Atlantic City, filed for bankruptcy for the fourth time in 2014. Trump attempted to distance himself from the company, saying that apart from the name, he had "nothing to do with it," despite owning 28% of its stock.
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<h2>Trump: The Game</h2>
In 1989, Trump launched a Monopoly-style board game, which was pulled off the shelves within a year due to poor sales. He made a second attempt in 2005, releasing an updated version tied to The Apprentice, but this too was discontinued.
<h2>Trump Magazine</h2>
Trump introduced his own luxury magazine in 2007. However, the publication folded just a year and a half later.
<h2>Trump Steaks</h2>
In June 2007, Trump launched a premium steak line. Despite his claims that they were the "world&rsquo;s greatest" steaks, the business failed. The Trump Steakhouse in Las Vegas was also shut down in 2012 after receiving 51 health code violations.
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<h2>GoTrump.com</h2>
Trump ventured into the travel industry in 2006 with GoTrump.com, a luxury travel search engine powered by Travelocity. However, the website was shut down just a year later.
<h2>Trump University</h2>
In 2005, Trump launched Trump University, a for-profit, non-accredited institution. In 2010, four students filed a lawsuit against the university, claiming the courses were little more than extended "infomercials." Following the lawsuit, the business rebranded as The Trump Entrepreneur Initiative, but it shut down entirely in 2011.
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<h2>Trump Mortgage</h2>
In 2006, Trump entered the mortgage business. However, Trump Mortgage collapsed within a year and a half.&nbsp;

World, Trending: Despite branding himself as a master dealmaker, US President Donald Trump has seen multiple business ventures fail. Here is a look at some of his most notable business misadventures.

Donald Trump has long promoted himself as a successful businessman, but was he truly a business leader in the traditional sense? While he exhibits some characteristics of a founder, his track record suggests he lacks the operational discipline expected of an effective CEO. Despite branding himself as a master dealmaker, he has seen multiple business ventures fail. Here is a look at some of his most notable business missteps. Trump Airlines In 1988, Trump purchased Eastern Air Shuttle, a no-frills airline operating hourly flights between Boston, New York City, and Washington, DC, for $365 million. He sought to turn it into a luxury airline. However, the airline never turned a profit, and mounting debt led to Trump defaulting on his loans. Also read: 'We connect so well': Trump shares Modi's podcast on Truth Social after Indian PM praises US president Trump Vodka In 2006, Trump introduced his own vodka brand with the slogan "Success Distilled." Advertisements for the product claimed it would "demand the same respect and inspire the same awe as the international legacy and brand of Donald Trump himself." Confident in its success, he predicted that the "T&T" (Trump and Tonic) would become the most popular drink in the country. However, production ceased in 2011 due to low demand. Trump Casinos Trump Entertainment Resorts, which operated three Trump-branded casinos in Atlantic City, filed for bankruptcy for the fourth time in 2014. Trump attempted to distance himself from the company, saying that apart from the name, he had "nothing to do with it," despite owning 28% of its stock. Also read: Trump and Putin to have a phone call on Tuesday to 'bring that war to an end' Trump: The Game In 1989, Trump launched a Monopoly-style board game, which was pulled off the shelves within a year due to poor sales. He made a second attempt in 2005, releasing an updated version tied to The Apprentice, but this too was discontinued. Trump Magazine Trump introduced his own luxury magazine in 2007. However, the publication folded just a year and a half later. Trump Steaks In June 2007, Trump launched a premium steak line. Despite his claims that they were the "world’s greatest" steaks, the business failed. The Trump Steakhouse in Las Vegas was also shut down in 2012 after receiving 51 health code violations. Also read: Yemen’s Houthis attack US aircraft carrier after Trump airstrikes kill 53 GoTrump.com Trump ventured into the travel industry in 2006 with GoTrump.com, a luxury travel search engine powered by Travelocity. However, the website was shut down just a year later. Trump University In 2005, Trump launched Trump University, a for-profit, non-accredited institution. In 2010, four students filed a lawsuit against the university, claiming the courses were little more than extended "infomercials." Following the lawsuit, the business rebranded as The Trump Entrepreneur Initiative, but it shut down entirely in 2011. Also read: Congress accuses PM Modi of speaking Trump’s language in remarks on global bodies Trump Mortgage In 2006, Trump entered the mortgage business. However, Trump Mortgage collapsed within a year and a half.

From Trump Airlines to Trump Vodka: US President Donald Trump’s biggest business flops

US President&nbsp;Donald Trump's net worth&nbsp;has dropped by $1 billion in a single month as the novel coronavirus has infected his business according to the estimates released by the Forbes magazine.

His net worth was&nbsp;$3.1 billion a month ago but it fell to $2.1 billion a month later.

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Before the coronavirus disrupted everything, the properties owned by Trump&nbsp;were valued at an estimated $1.9 billion after deducting debt. But by&nbsp;March 18, 2020, its prices dropped to an estimated $1.2 billion.&nbsp;

The value of his Boston Properties and Vornado Realty Trust also went down by&nbsp;37 per cent.

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Trump's business was specifically exempted from the US $2 trillion coronavirus bailout package and his company is seeking leniency from its top creditor as well as from Palm Beach County, Florida, according to media reports.

His organization has put plans to sell&nbsp;luxury hotel called 'Trump International' in Washington D.C. on hold as well.

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Trump representatives have contacted the German lender&nbsp;Deutsche&nbsp;bank, to ''discuss the possibility of delaying payments on some of the hundreds of millions of dollars of outstanding loans that the Trump Organization has from the bank.''

US President Donald Trump's net worth has dropped by $1 billion in a single month as the novel coronavirus has infected his business according to the estimates released by the Forbes magazine.

US President Donald Trump's net worth has dropped by $1 billion in a single month as the novel coronavirus has infected his business according to the estimates released by the Forbes magazine. His net worth was $3.1 billion a month ago but it fell to $2.1 billion a month later. Also read: US employment falls 701,000 in March amid coronavirus pandemic Before the coronavirus disrupted everything, the properties owned by Trump were valued at an estimated $1.9 billion after deducting debt. But by March 18, 2020, its prices dropped to an estimated $1.2 billion. The value of his Boston Properties and Vornado Realty Trust also went down by 37 per cent. Also read: Coronavirus pandemic: 'Worst yet to come' for countries in conflict, says UN chief Trump's business was specifically exempted from the US $2 trillion coronavirus bailout package and his company is seeking leniency from its top creditor as well as from Palm Beach County, Florida, according to media reports. His organization has put plans to sell luxury hotel called 'Trump International' in Washington D.C. on hold as well. Trump representatives have contacted the German lender Deutsche bank, to ''discuss the possibility of delaying payments on some of the hundreds of millions of dollars of outstanding loans that the Trump Organization has from the bank.''

Trump's net worth plummets $1 billion amid coronavirus pandemic

Prosecutors in Maryland and Washington announced Tuesday subpoenas for the records of 13 private businesses owned by Donald Trump as part of an investigation into whether the US president is illegally benefitting from his Washington hotel.

The investigation focuses on the Trump International Hotel just four blocks away from the White House, which has become popular with foreign dignitaries and businessmen seeking to gain favour with the Trump administration.

The Maryland and Washington attorneys general also issued subpoenas to five federal agencies for records related to the Trump hotel, which occupies the stately Old Post Office Pavilion on Pennsylvania Avenue and is owned by the federal government.

Trump's victory in the presidential election in November 2016 immediately made the five-star hotel a hub for Washington politics, with various governments and embassies hosting receptions there.

According to the Washington Post, the Saudi government spent more than $270,000 on rooms and other facilities in the hotel.

In June 2017 Washington and Maryland filed suit, saying Trump was violating the emoluments clause of the US constitution, which prohibits US government officials from receiving gifts, payments or other valuable benefits from foreign governments and foreign officials.

The lawsuit seeks "to make certain that (Trump) faithfully serves the American people, free from compromising financial entanglements with foreign and domestic governments and officials," the suit said.

Behind the suit were complaints that the hotel and its restaurants have -- because of the link with the US president -- unfairly siphoned off business from local Washington and Maryland businesses, including convention centers in Washington and nearby Baltimore.

The first complaints were made shortly after Trump became president. On Monday, a judge turned away objections by the US Justice Department, which argued that there was no basis for the case.

Trump stepped away from involvement in his real estate business, The Trump Organization, when he became president, leaving management in the hands of his two sons.

To skirt controversy over the hotel, Trump announced early on that profits from the Washington hotel and others derived from foreign customers would be donated to the US Treasury.

In March they announced a donation of $151,470 for 2017, but without detailing how that figure was determined.

Prosecutors in Maryland and Washington announced Tuesday subpoenas for the records of 13 private businesses owned by Donald Trump as part of an investigation into whether the US president is illegally benefitting from his Washington hotel.

Prosecutors in Maryland and Washington announced Tuesday subpoenas for the records of 13 private businesses owned by Donald Trump as part of an investigation into whether the US president is illegally benefitting from his Washington hotel. The investigation focuses on the Trump International Hotel just four blocks away from the White House, which has become popular with foreign dignitaries and businessmen seeking to gain favour with the Trump administration. The Maryland and Washington attorneys general also issued subpoenas to five federal agencies for records related to the Trump hotel, which occupies the stately Old Post Office Pavilion on Pennsylvania Avenue and is owned by the federal government. Trump's victory in the presidential election in November 2016 immediately made the five-star hotel a hub for Washington politics, with various governments and embassies hosting receptions there. According to the Washington Post, the Saudi government spent more than $270,000 on rooms and other facilities in the hotel. In June 2017 Washington and Maryland filed suit, saying Trump was violating the emoluments clause of the US constitution, which prohibits US government officials from receiving gifts, payments or other valuable benefits from foreign governments and foreign officials. The lawsuit seeks "to make certain that (Trump) faithfully serves the American people, free from compromising financial entanglements with foreign and domestic governments and officials," the suit said. Behind the suit were complaints that the hotel and its restaurants have -- because of the link with the US president -- unfairly siphoned off business from local Washington and Maryland businesses, including convention centers in Washington and nearby Baltimore. The first complaints were made shortly after Trump became president. On Monday, a judge turned away objections by the US Justice Department, which argued that there was no basis for the case. Trump stepped away from involvement in his real estate business, The Trump Organization, when he became president, leaving management in the hands of his two sons. To skirt controversy over the hotel, Trump announced early on that profits from the Washington hotel and others derived from foreign customers would be donated to the US Treasury. In March they announced a donation of $151,470 for 2017, but without detailing how that figure was determined.

Prosecutors to subpoena Trump hotel business records

Becoming president forced Donald Trump to resign from a slew of corporate positions, but it also appears to have netted him much more income from his Mar-a-Lago resort and from book sales.

According to a financial disclosure form released late Friday, Trump earned around $37 million this year from the Florida resort -- a seven million dollar increase from last year.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Reuters reported Trump had personal liabilities of at least $315.6 million to German, US&nbsp;and other lenders as of mid-2017.

Since coming becoming president on January 20, Trump has travelled to the Palm Beach property often and upped the membership fees substantially.

He has frequently referred to the property as the &quot;Winter White House&quot; and sought to promote the venue as an official presidential residence.

Trump&#39;s trips to Florida bring with them a retinue of Secret Service agents and government staff, who are reported to stay there at US taxpayers&#39; expense.

The disclosure was made in forms released by the Office of Government Ethics. They are less detailed than full tax returns, which Trump has refused to release, breaking with decades of tradition.

The 98-page document shows that being president has also apparently increased Trump&#39;s earnings from sales of his book &quot;The Art of the Deal&quot; published in 1987 and that he resigned from positions in 565 companies on or around the day before becoming president.

His assets range from Pfizer stocks to a drinks company in Israel, but the disclosure also showed hundreds of millions of dollars in debt.

Trump earned around $37 million this year from his Mar-a-Lago resort, a seven million dollar increase from last year

Becoming president forced Donald Trump to resign from a slew of corporate positions, but it also appears to have netted him much more income from his Mar-a-Lago resort and from book sales. According to a financial disclosure form released late Friday, Trump earned around $37 million this year from the Florida resort -- a seven million dollar increase from last year. Meanwhile, Reuters reported Trump had personal liabilities of at least $315.6 million to German, US and other lenders as of mid-2017. Since coming becoming president on January 20, Trump has travelled to the Palm Beach property often and upped the membership fees substantially. He has frequently referred to the property as the "Winter White House" and sought to promote the venue as an official presidential residence. Trump's trips to Florida bring with them a retinue of Secret Service agents and government staff, who are reported to stay there at US taxpayers' expense. The disclosure was made in forms released by the Office of Government Ethics. They are less detailed than full tax returns, which Trump has refused to release, breaking with decades of tradition. The 98-page document shows that being president has also apparently increased Trump's earnings from sales of his book "The Art of the Deal" published in 1987 and that he resigned from positions in 565 companies on or around the day before becoming president. His assets range from Pfizer stocks to a drinks company in Israel, but the disclosure also showed hundreds of millions of dollars in debt.

Trump business profits surge after becoming president, owes lenders $315 million

A group including former White House ethics attorneys will file a lawsuit on Monday accusing President Donald Trump of allowing his businesses to accept payments from foreign governments, in violation of the US&nbsp;Constitution.

Deepak Gupta, a Supreme Court litigator working on the case, said the lawsuit would allege that the Constitution&#39;s emoluments clause forbids payments to Trump&#39;s businesses. It will seek a court order forbidding Trump from accepting such payments, he said.

The case, reported earlier by the New York Times, is part of a wave of litigation expected to be filed against Trump by liberal advocacy groups. It will be filed in a Manhattan federal court, Gupta said, and plaintiffs will include Richard Painter, a former ethics lawyer in Republican President George W&nbsp;Bush&#39;s White House.

A Trump spokesman could not immediately be reached for comment.

Trump&#39;s son Eric Trump, an executive vice president of the Trump Organization, told the Times on Sunday that the company had taken more steps than required by law to avoid any possible legal exposure, such as agreeing to donate any profits collected at Trump-owned hotels that come from foreign government guests to the US&nbsp;Treasury.

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The lawsuit would allege that the Constitution's emoluments clause forbids payments to Trump's businesses

A group including former White House ethics attorneys will file a lawsuit on Monday accusing President Donald Trump of allowing his businesses to accept payments from foreign governments, in violation of the US Constitution. Deepak Gupta, a Supreme Court litigator working on the case, said the lawsuit would allege that the Constitution's emoluments clause forbids payments to Trump's businesses. It will seek a court order forbidding Trump from accepting such payments, he said. The case, reported earlier by the New York Times, is part of a wave of litigation expected to be filed against Trump by liberal advocacy groups. It will be filed in a Manhattan federal court, Gupta said, and plaintiffs will include Richard Painter, a former ethics lawyer in Republican President George W Bush's White House. A Trump spokesman could not immediately be reached for comment. Trump's son Eric Trump, an executive vice president of the Trump Organization, told the Times on Sunday that the company had taken more steps than required by law to avoid any possible legal exposure, such as agreeing to donate any profits collected at Trump-owned hotels that come from foreign government guests to the US Treasury. (Reuters)

Ethics lawyers to sue Trump over foreign payments

US president-elect Donald Trump claimed on Twitter&nbsp;that he will be, in his words, &quot;leaving my great business in total&quot; during his presidency to &quot;focus on running the country&quot;.

Trump said he, along with his children, would hold a press conference on December 15 to share details of the separation of interests.

The real-estate mogul has often been criticised for holding on to his business interests. Trump did not explain, however, how he would separate himself from his complex business empire while serving as president.

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great business in total in order to fully focus on running the country in order to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! While I am not mandated to ....
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do this under the law, I feel it is visually important, as President, to in no way have a conflict of interest with my various businesses..
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US presidents typically put their assets in blind trusts managed without their input, AFP reported. Trump&#39;s case poses a unique problem, since it is unclear how anybody can&nbsp;put skyscrapers around the world with &quot;Trump&quot;&nbsp;written in gold letters into a blind trust.&nbsp;Trump makes his real money licensing his name to developers, essentially from branding, so it can be argued that the Organization makes its profit from Trump&#39;s&nbsp;fame and&nbsp;name recognition. How this can be limited or controlled while he is presiden&nbsp;is unclear.

More, as president he will make decisions that directly impact&nbsp;the financial well-being of the Trump Organization, whoever is at the helm. As critic Judd Legum from Press Progress pointed out, this has potential constitutional implications, as Trump&nbsp;will also receive money from various governments around the world who are invested in his businesses. (Since Trump failed to disclose his tax returns, the full extent and nature of the connections between his company&#39;s profits deriving from world leaders or from governments&#39; themselves&nbsp;is unclear.)&nbsp;

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8. It is also, incidentally, unconstitutional since Trump will be receiving a stream of payments from foreign governments
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Trump has said he wants to leave the management of his extensive business interests to his children. He is also reportedly getting a security clearance for his son-in-law Jared Kushner so he can continue as a special adviser. The Wall Street Journal reports that Kushner himself could face scrutiny for conflict-of-interest.

Meanwhile, unprecedentedly,<a href="http://fortune.com/2016/11/18/ivanka-trump-shinzo-abe/"> Trump&#39;s&nbsp;daughter, Ivanka</a>, sat in during the president-elect&#39;s&nbsp;meeting with the Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe. The meeting held in Trump Towers&nbsp;was called &quot;informal&quot;, but still, it was only made public because the Japanese government released the photos in what is a departure from the expectation of normal White House transparency. Trump&#39;s team prevented any American journalists from covering the meeting.&nbsp;

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Legum also&nbsp;pointed out that Trump never actually explicitly stated that&nbsp;he was selling his company, Trump Organization.&nbsp;Whether Trump will permanently sever himself from anything and everything to do with&nbsp;his company&nbsp;remains to be seen. Doing so&nbsp;appears to be the only way he can create meaningful separation between his personal profits&nbsp;and the enormous powers he will gain in his upcoming&nbsp;role as President of the United States.

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Trump said he, along with his children, will hold a press conference on December 15 to share details

US president-elect Donald Trump claimed on Twitter that he will be, in his words, "leaving my great business in total" during his presidency to "focus on running the country". Trump said he, along with his children, would hold a press conference on December 15 to share details of the separation of interests. The real-estate mogul has often been criticised for holding on to his business interests. Trump did not explain, however, how he would separate himself from his complex business empire while serving as president. I will be holding a major news conference in New York City with my children on December 15 to discuss the fact that I will be leaving my ... — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 30, 2016 great business in total in order to fully focus on running the country in order to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! While I am not mandated to .... — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 30, 2016 do this under the law, I feel it is visually important, as President, to in no way have a conflict of interest with my various businesses.. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 30, 2016 US presidents typically put their assets in blind trusts managed without their input, AFP reported. Trump's case poses a unique problem, since it is unclear how anybody can put skyscrapers around the world with "Trump" written in gold letters into a blind trust. Trump makes his real money licensing his name to developers, essentially from branding, so it can be argued that the Organization makes its profit from Trump's fame and name recognition. How this can be limited or controlled while he is presiden is unclear. More, as president he will make decisions that directly impact the financial well-being of the Trump Organization, whoever is at the helm. As critic Judd Legum from Press Progress pointed out, this has potential constitutional implications, as Trump will also receive money from various governments around the world who are invested in his businesses. (Since Trump failed to disclose his tax returns, the full extent and nature of the connections between his company's profits deriving from world leaders or from governments' themselves is unclear.) 8. It is also, incidentally, unconstitutional since Trump will be receiving a stream of payments from foreign governments — Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) December 1, 2016 × Trump has said he wants to leave the management of his extensive business interests to his children. He is also reportedly getting a security clearance for his son-in-law Jared Kushner so he can continue as a special adviser. The Wall Street Journal reports that Kushner himself could face scrutiny for conflict-of-interest. Meanwhile, unprecedentedly, Trump's daughter, Ivanka, sat in during the president-elect's meeting with the Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe. The meeting held in Trump Towers was called "informal", but still, it was only made public because the Japanese government released the photos in what is a departure from the expectation of normal White House transparency. Trump's team prevented any American journalists from covering the meeting. Ivanka Trump sat in on her father's meeting today with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, per handout photo pic.twitter.com/tEbfYYeJFA — Jennifer Epstein (@jeneps) November 18, 2016 × Legum also pointed out that Trump never actually explicitly stated that he was selling his company, Trump Organization. Whether Trump will permanently sever himself from anything and everything to do with his company remains to be seen. Doing so appears to be the only way he can create meaningful separation between his personal profits and the enormous powers he will gain in his upcoming role as President of the United States. 10. Trump didn't say he was selling his company. That's the only thing that matters. Everything else is smoke and mirrors. — Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) December 1, 2016 × (WION)

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