The attorneys generals of Washington, D.C., and Maryland plan to sue President Trump on Monday, claiming he has violated the Constitution by accepting foreign money through his businesses since he moved to the White House.
According to CNN, D.C. Attorney General Karl A. Racine and Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh, both Democrats, will charge Trump has violated the Constitution’s Emoluments Clause, which prohibits the president from accepting payments from foreign governments without the consent of Congress.
The Washington Post, which received a copy of the lawsuit, says the suit alleges “unprecedented constitutional violations” by Trump, centered around the fact he has continued to retain ownership of his company since becoming president.
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As part of the lawsuit, Racine and Frosh will seek to uncover Trump’s tax returns. The president has refused to do so.
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DC and Maryland seeking Trump's tax returns in lawsuit over foreign payments https://t.co/RIEmImwsfY pic.twitter.com/4qLj4uhRAm
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) June 12, 2017
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