ADThe rarely tested language at issue in the case bars U.S. officials from accepting payments, benefits or other “emoluments” from foreign governments without consent from Congress. The provisions once appeared to be a prime opportunity for Trump’s critics to force the president to change his business tactics or at least get him to disclose more about his company. AD“While I am disappointed in the outcome of today’s decision, a technical dismissal in no way condones President Trump’s continuing violations of the Foreign Emoluments Clause of the Constitution,” Nadler said in the statement. ADAfter oral argument in December, Blumenthal rejected the idea that such a lawsuit must come from the entire legislature. “Individual members of Congress simply cannot do their job,” he said, if there is no legal right or standing to sue.

Source: Washington Post February 07, 2020 15:31 UTC