You can say that this is just standard partisanship, and the president's party is always going to defend him. But what's different about this moment is how blatant and unapologetic the incoming president is being about continuing to pursue his business interests. This is a reminder that the institutions we rely on to keep the government honest are dependent upon the integrity of the people within them.

Republicans are already making it clear: Trump can do whatever he wants (December 5, 2016)