Trump Says His Resort Will No Longer Host 2020 G-7 Summit

Trump Says His Resort Will No Longer Host 2020 G-7 Summit

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President Trump initially planned to host the 2020 G7 Summit at his Trump National Doral Miami Resort, but faced backlash due to potential conflicts of interest and legal concerns regarding the Emoluments Clause. Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney defended the decision, stating there would be no profit for Trump. However, the announcement led to legislative efforts to block the summit at Doral. Consequently, Trump announced the search for a new location, considering Camp David as a possibility.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did President Trump decide to change the location of the G7 Summit from the Trump National Doral Miami Resort?

Due to a scheduling conflict

Because of irrational hostility from media and political opponents

The resort was undergoing renovations

The location was too small to accommodate the summit

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was Mick Mulvaney's argument regarding the choice of Trump's resort for the G7 Summit?

It was the only available venue

It was the most secure location

It would boost local tourism

There would be no conflict of interest

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What constitutional clause did lawmakers claim would be violated by hosting the summit at Trump's property?

The First Amendment

The Emoluments Clause

The Equal Protection Clause

The Commerce Clause

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What action did members of Congress take in response to the announcement of the summit's location?

They organized a protest

They supported the decision

They requested a public vote

They wrote legislation to block the summit at the resort

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which alternative location was considered for the G7 Summit after the backlash?

Camp David

The White House

Mar-a-Lago

The Pentagon