Donald Trump announces he's leaving business empire
Donald Trump said he will announce plans to leave his business at a press conference with his family. (Getty)
US President-elect Donald Trump said Wednesday he will be "leaving his business" to avoid any appearance of a conflict of interest while in the White House, insisting he was not legally bound to do so.
In a series of Tweets, Trump said he would unveil his plans at a December 15 news conference in New York with his children.
He said he would "discuss the fact that I will be leaving my great business in total in order to fully focus on running the country in order to make American great again!
"While I am not mandated to do this under the law, I feel it is visually important, as President, to in no way have a conflict of interest with my various businesses."
Mr Trump's three eldest children hold roles within the Trump empire, which boats golf clubs, office towers and properties in several countries.
The businessman previously said he was considering separating his two areas of responsibility but was confident he could run both "perfectly".
With AFP
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