In a brief remark a week later, he linked impeachment with the emoluments clause, emphasizing “another provision against the danger … of the President receiving emoluments from foreign powers. If discovered he may be impeached.”8 From the standpoint of the founders, the link made perfect sense. The emoluments clause protects the nation against officials who have been compromised by receiving gifts from foreign nations. Impeachment supplies the remedy in the event of a violation.
