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Sale Of Trump Property Raises Ethical Questions About Potential Buyer's Motives

President Trump's trust is selling off his resort in the Caribbean. Ethics experts say that a buyer might offer a huge price to curry favor with the president, underscoring the conflict of interest.
President Trump's property <em>Le Chateau des Palmiers </em>is on the market. It comes complete with a potential conflict of interest.

For Sale: Spectacular Caribbean waterfront property in French St. Martin.

Amenities: Swimming pools, tennis court, full staff.

Owner: President of the United States, Donald Trump.

This sale is the first known major divestiture of a Trump property since he became president. Trump bought about four years

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