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JL;DR SUMMARY The article critiques former President Donald Trump for his controversies around propriety, highlighting questionable dealings during his presidency, particularly with Qatar. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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PresidencyMiddle EastDonald TrumpAnti IsraelQatarGeorge WashingtonEthicsU.S. PoliticsEmoluments ClauseForeign Influence

Places mentioned

Qatar
"The presidents sons were busy striking deals for billion-dollar resorts and office towers in Qatar and Dubai, even as their father was on a state visit to the region."
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
"The presidents sons were busy striking deals for billion-dollar resorts and office towers in Qatar and Dubai, even as their father was on a state visit to the region."
Washington, Washington DC, United States
"George Washington considered shaking hands beneath the dignity of the office of president."
Palestinian Territories
"In a major expos last week in the Free Press, How Qatar Bought America, Frannie Block and Jay Solomon detail how Qatar has spent almost $100 billion to establish its influence in Congress, universities, newsrooms, think tanks, and corporations."
Israel
"In the use of their money, the Qataris have shown themselves far more efficient than Jewish donors to university Jewish studies departments, which have largely become a second source of anti-Israel propaganda."
Louisiana, United States
"As Senator John Kennedy (RLA) put it in his characteristically earthy language, I trust Qatar like I trust a rest stop bathroom."
Washington DC, United States
"And she was recently given one of Georgetown Universitys highest awards, reserved for those whose contributions reflect the universitys deepest commitments."

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