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Explainer: The Trumps' conflict of interest issues

  • Written by Beth A. Rosenson, Professor of Political Science, University of Florida
imagePresident Donald Trump and his daughter Ivanka walk to board Marine One.AP Photo/Evan Vucci

Ivanka Trump recently gave an interview to CBS television in which she attempted to answer concerns about her role as an official adviser to her father, President Donald Trump, and potential conflicts of interest from her fashion business.

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