Global Witness revealed today that US President Donald Trump is forging ahead with what appears to be a new business deal in the Dominican Republic. This deal poses a conflict of interest for the President and may expose him to violations of the U.S. Constitution’s Emoluments Clause... A sales representative confirmed that the Trumps are going back into business with the Hazourys and stated that Trump Organization is the developer of a commercial and residential project on the beach at the Cap Cana resort, and has the requisite permits to start building. Previously, the Trump Organization and Hazourys claimed that the project is a continuation of their 2007 deal... In response to our investigation, the Trump Organization now deny that they are involved in any current project in the Dominican Republic. However, Global Witness has identified features of the deal that suggest that it is indeed new. 

Global Witness calls upon requisite authorities... to investigate these allegations..., [on] Congress [to] pass legislation that ensures the president and vice president address actual and perceived conflicts of interest,... [and asserts that] Trump should be required to turn over all relevant proceeds to the appropriate authorities to address current conflicts of interest and prevent the president from further profiting from his office.