For generations, U.S. presidents have gone to great lengths to avoid potential conflicts of interest. When I was elected, I followed suit by placing my small business in a blind trust to assure our citizens that I would always put the country’s interests ahead of my own. It’s a vital presidential tradition. That’s why…
  • @ImplyingImplications@lemmy.caEnglish
    40•14 days ago

    Supreme Court Justice Abe Fortas stepped down from the court after it was discovered he had a financial connection with a business that had a case before the court. He didn’t need to step down, he did it because he didn’t want people to think the Supreme Court was corrupt. American politics has really changed.

    • @danc4498@lemmy.worldEnglish
      16•14 days ago

      Democrats always be doing the right thing and making room for Republicans. This guy left knowing he would give a Republican a supreme court justice pick.