Attorney and Legal Commentator

Edwin Williamson

2 articles 2017

Edwin Williamson is an attorney who contributed to The Weekly Standard in 2017, writing on topics related to political ethics, conflicts of interest, and government oversight. He previously served as Legal Adviser of the U.S. State Department under President George H.W. Bush.

When the Watchdogs Howl Too Soon

January 19, 2017 · magazine_repost, emoluments clause, Donald Trump

President-elect Donald Trump’s attempt to put the conflicts issue behind him has failed, at least according to the mainstream media. His announcement that he would resign from all positions with companies in the Trump Organization, put the Trump Organization in a trust run by his two sons and a…

Trump's Conflicts

January 13, 2017 · emoluments clause, Donald Trump, Conflicts of Interest

President-elect Donald Trump’s attempt to put the conflicts issue behind him has failed, at least according to the mainstream media. His announcement that he would resign from all positions with companies in the Trump Organization, put the Trump Organization in a trust run by his two sons and a…