Supreme Court Orders Dismissal of Suits Over Trump Finances
- He was accused of violating Constitution’s emoluments clauses
- Cases lost practical consequences when Trump presidency ended
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The U.S. Supreme Court ordered the formal dismissal of two lawsuits that accused Donald Trump of unconstitutionally profiting from his presidency.
The cases no longer had any practical consequences after Trump’s term in office ended Jan. 20, and both sides agreed the disputes had become legally moot.