Marketplace®
Every story is an economic story

What could happen to Donald Trump’s businesses after he takes office?

Political law expert Ken Gross on President-elect Trump's potential conflicts of interest.

A sign advertising a new 'Trump Store' is display with merchandise at Trump Tower, November 16, 2016 in New York City. Trump is in the process of choosing his presidential cabinet as he transitions from a candidate to the president-elect. 
 
A sign advertising a new 'Trump Store' is display with merchandise at Trump Tower, November 16, 2016 in New York City. Trump is in the process of choosing his presidential cabinet as he transitions from a candidate to the president-elect.   
Drew Angerer/Getty Images

There’s a lot we don’t know about the future of the economy — and the Trump empire — Donald Trump administration,

We don’t know what Trump’s business holdings are, because he has not released his tax returns. But it is clear that there are many potential conflicts of interest between his businesses and role as president.

Trump has said he will put his interests in a blind trust, but then that his children will oversee his businesses, making them not a blind trust.

Since the election, he has named his three oldest children to his transition team, met with developers from a project in India and had his daughter Ivanka accompany him in a meeting with Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe.

To dig into what the law says about how Trump should handle his businesses, Marketplace Weekend spoke to Ken Gross, who leads the political law practice at the firm Skadden. 

To listen to the full interview, tune in using the audio player above. 

Latest Episodes

View All Shows
  • Marketplace
    7 hours ago
    25:22
  • Marketplace Morning Report
    14 hours ago
    7:09
  • Million Bazillion
    19 hours ago
    30:57
  • Marketplace Tech
    19 hours ago
    12:45
  • This Is Uncomfortable
    6 days ago
    28:44
  • Make Me Smart
    4 months ago
    24:33