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What the Trump Foundation controversies reveal about the candidate and his business acumen

  • Written by Philip Hackney, James E. & Betty M. Phillips Associate Professor of Law, Louisiana State University

A surprising feature at the forefront of this year’s presidential election has been the philanthropic endeavors of the candidates.

The scrutiny of the Clinton Foundation is understandable given its large scale and worldwide focus. The attention surrounding Donald Trump’s charitable endeavors comes from different reasons: primarily a...

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