Sen. Elizabeth Warren has accused President-elect Donald Trump and his transition team of breaking the law by delaying the signing of a mandatory ethics agreement. The delay raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest and has impacted critical briefings from the Biden administration. This comes amidst Trump’s recent ventures in media and cryptocurrency, raising further concerns about his potential financial interests.
Donald Trump’s upcoming cryptocurrency project, World Liberty Financial, has sparked concerns about potential conflicts of interest if he wins the presidency. Critics worry he may push for favorable regulations benefiting his own project and that businesses could be incentivized to invest in it for influence. Trump’s aggressive promotion of the project, including promises of a national Bitcoin stockpile and a US dollar-pegged stablecoin, raises questions about its potential impact on the US financial system.
The Parliamentary Ethics Committee will examine Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault’s business ties on Tuesday, June 4th. These connections have raised questions about potential conflicts of interest. The committee will investigate payments made between companies linked to Boissonnault, including a lobbying firm and a medical supply startup. Boissonnault has denied any wrongdoing, stating that he has met all ethical obligations. The hearings will determine whether Boissonnault’s actions complied with the Conflict of Interest Act, the Lobbying Act, and other codes of conduct.
Former President Donald Trump has accused Judge Juan Merchan, presiding over his hush money trial, of having conflicts of interest and acting in accordance with the White House’s directives. Trump alleges that Merchan is expediting the trial to favor a Democrat-led prosecution and influence the outcome of the 2024 presidential election. Prosecutors, however, have cited several instances of Trump violating a gag order imposed by Merchan, which restricts public statements about jurors and court staff but not about the case or the presiding judge.
