emoluments

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Constitution’s Foreign Emoluments Clause, which restricts officials from accepting gifts from foreign states without congressional consent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

The US Constitution has a provision known as the Emoluments Clause, which prohibits gifts to public officials from foreign governments without permission of Congress.

From BBC • May 21, 2025

“When there is a finding that a military retiree has violated the Emoluments Clause, the United States Government may pursue a debt collection,” Schmauder wrote to Flynn.

From Washington Post • Jul. 8, 2022

Virginia Governor Edmund Randolph also suggested that impeachment was also appropriate punishment for a violation of the Foreign Emoluments Clause, which forbids U.S. officials from accepting gifts from foreign governments.

From National Geographic • Jan. 11, 2021

A few flattering Speeches to this Man, and a Promise to that, of a Vote & Interest to keep him snug in the Possession of Places & Emoluments would effectually secure their gracious Smiles.

From The Writings of Samuel Adams - Volume 4 by Cushing, Harry Alonzo