A spokeswoman for the Trump Organization did not dispute this account — saying only that the encounter with Mr. Trump himself was brief. PhotoBut each lawyer agreed the activities created the appearance that Mr. Trump and his business partners are using his status as a way to profit. A spokeswoman from the Trump Organization declined to address questions about the appropriateness of Mr. Trump meeting with his business partners, and instead pointed to a statement the organization made last week about shifting control of Mr. Trump’s business operations to his children. People will obviously want the apartments more.”Mr. Trump’s real estate partners are also taking steps to keep the focus on the president-elect. Sagar Chordia told reporters from The Indian Express that he is planning to attend Mr. Trump’s inauguration in January.

Source: New York Times November 20, 2016 23:38 UTC