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Trump tweet touting one of his Scotland golf courses as ‘the greatest’ in the world draws criticism

Donald Trump plays a round of golf during his weekend trip to his Turnberry resort. Credit: Leon Neal, Getty

Ethics watchdogs say early-morning missive advances president’s personal financial interests.

President Trump sent out a predawn tweet Saturday boasting about Trump International Golf Links, constructed near Aberdeen, Scotland, among the high, wind-raked dunes along the North Sea.

“Very proud of perhaps the greatest golf course anywhere in the world. Also, furthers U.K. relationship!” Trump tweeted.

The comment sparked immediate consternation from critics of the president, who suggested he was using his powerful office to advance his financial interests. The U.S. Constitution has two clauses designed to prevent a national leader from using power in such a manner.

View the complete March 2 article by David A. Fahrenthold and Joel Achenbach on The Washington Post website here.

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