Disputes over Trump’s trademark registrations could be reviewed by judges appointed by his hand-picked commerce secretary. At a minimum, according to ethics experts, government officials tasked with making decisions affecting Trump businesses could feel pressure to keep the boss happy. Spokesmen for several government agencies said their workers could be trusted to regulate Trump’s businesses fairly. Trump’s business has pending applications for eight more, and daughter Ivanka Trump’s business filed three applications in December. Once he takes office, Trump’s businesses will likely be asking Trump’s government for permission to hire foreign workers.

Source: Washington Post January 15, 2017 22:35 UTC