March 20, 2025executiveGovernment EthicsForeign PolicyExecutive Power
Secretary Rubio Holds Diplomatic Meetings at Mar-a-Lago and Trump Doral
Secretary of State Marco Rubio conducted official diplomatic meetings at Trump-owned properties Mar-a-Lago and Trump Doral, raising Emoluments Clause concerns. Ethics watchdogs argued the meetings created financial conflicts of interest by directing foreign government spending to businesses owned by the sitting president.