Source: Axios
“President Trump was gifted a ceremonial crown Wednesday by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. South Korea’s gift of a monarchical symbol comes the same month that more than 7 million Americans rallied in No Kings protests. The crown is a replica of one researchers believe was worn by an ancient Korean ruler, multiple outlets reported. Trump also became the first U.S. president to receive a gold medal representing the Grand Order of Mugunghwa, South Korea’s highest civil honor. … Trump has accepted lavish gifts from foreign nations and American executives, though the the Foreign Emoluments Clause of the U.S. Constitution bars officeholders from accepting gifts ‘from any king, prince or foreign state.'” (10/29/25)