JOHN JAY'S HORSE , George Washington's Mill and the Emoluments Clause

From 2017, there's not much reason to edit this cast on the Emoluments Clause from that time. With a look at George Washington. And generally why, on most matters there's already rules on accepting gifts, which outside of trinkets, require a vote of Congress. But in the process, we learn a lot about George Washington who was a businessman as well as President, and how he handled the matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices