Kuwait cancels event because of pressure to move to Trump hotel
At some point there must be a stop to this.
Click here for reuse options!The Embassy of Kuwait allegedly cancelled a contract with a Washington, D.C. hotel days after the presidential election, citing political pressure to hold its National Day celebration at the Trump International Hotel instead.
A source tells ThinkProgress that the Kuwaiti embassy, which has regularly held the event at the Four Seasons in Georgetown, abruptly canceled its reservation after members of the Trump Organization pressured the ambassador to hold the event at the hotel owned by the president-elect. The source, who has direct knowledge of the arrangements between the hotels and the embassy, spoke to ThinkProgress on the condition of anonymity because the individual was not authorized to speak publicly. ThinkProgress was also able to review documentary evidence confirming the source’s account.
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mea_mark December 19th, 2016 at 18:01
Isn’t this an impeachable offensive? If it isn’t, then something is wrong with America. … oh wait, we just elected a jack-o-lantern the president. Something is definitely wrong with America.
ohpaleasegivemeabreak December 19th, 2016 at 19:28
Can he be impeached before being sworn in?
mea_mark December 19th, 2016 at 19:44
No. As I understand it, he can only be impeached for things that happen after he has become president. Therefore he has to become president first. If he becomes president while committing an ongoing impeachable offense though, impeachment proceedings can start right away.
Willys41 December 19th, 2016 at 21:02
“. . . Congress has impeached and convicted officials partly for prior crimes.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impeachment_in_the_United_States
But — probably not going to happen because it would take a 2/3 vote to convict in the Senate.
Suzanne McFly December 19th, 2016 at 21:49
Not saying anything, but I was interested in this part if the Wikipedia article…
At the Philadelphia Convention, Benjamin Franklin noted that, historically, the removal of “obnoxious” chief executives had been accomplished by assassination. Franklin suggested that a proceduralized mechanism for removal—impeachment—would be preferable.
oldfart December 20th, 2016 at 09:53
…That Benny, such a kidder.
The Original Just Me December 19th, 2016 at 20:03
In or After, He will be Sworn At. That is for sure.
Obewon December 19th, 2016 at 20:08
Greedy Oil Polluters 11th Reagan commandment won’t allow impeachment. Good luck in the 2018 mid term when (D) 48 to (Klan) 52 loses more senate Dem impeachment trial voters. Reagan & Co were certain of Iran/Contra impeachment.
mea_mark December 19th, 2016 at 20:44
The republicans will impeach him so they can have Pence. tRump is a dead end and the gopers know it. Any chance of keeping the White House is going to come from someone else.
Willys41 December 19th, 2016 at 20:59
Something IS wrong with America. The ship of fools known as the “electorate” just handed the government over to the republicans and they still have no clue what the Hell they have done.
Buford2k11 December 19th, 2016 at 18:02
surprised? no….disgusted? yes…I am out of words…
https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/0671ab0bb86d294e8c1c26fd7e5435b701f78dc56fadcf7b14c9f51de876bf78.jpg
Jack E Raynbeau December 19th, 2016 at 22:56
It’s 600 feet to the bottom. http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mIvuWeo2c0w/UfBHfedxy4I/AAAAAAAAG0o/BLOzM0rupBo/s1600/IMG_3236_7_8_tonemapped.jpg
nola878 December 19th, 2016 at 18:13
This is just the beginning.
eyelashviper December 19th, 2016 at 18:35
WHAT will it take before people all over the country, from the highest offices to the simple citizen, rise up and demand that this monster be contained, removed from office, tried, and jailed?
What more can he possibly do that is illegal, corrupt, egregious, self centered, and dangerous???
The Original Just Me December 19th, 2016 at 20:02
The Idiots don’t care, They Won !
Obewon December 19th, 2016 at 20:04
Gee a true 4-Star Four Seasons in Georgetown, or UAE forced to a dirtbag45 fleabag?
amersham1046 December 19th, 2016 at 20:08
Oh how the money will roll in
Willys41 December 19th, 2016 at 20:58
There is nothing the right-wing extremists will not excuse. Trump could shoot someone in the middle of Fifth Avenue . . . and then just pardon himself.
So clearly anyone opposed to Trump should avoid Fifth Avenue.
Suzanne McFly December 19th, 2016 at 21:43
Ahhh so what, what can go wrong when money changes hands? …………………./s…of course.