Trump Financials Targeted by Democrats Suing Over Emoluments

Congressional Democrats told a Washington federal judge they want to examine President Donald Trump’s finances and revenue sources as they pursue their claim that he is being enriched by foreign governments without their consent, in violation of the U.S. Constitution.

The disclosure came Tuesday in a filing outlining how the Democrats and the Justice Department see the 2017 lawsuit playing out. Justice Department lawyers representing Trump told U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan they want the case put on hold, at least until he decides whether to let them appeal his refusal to throw out the lawsuit.