The Emoluments Clause (Article I, Section 9, Clause 8 of the US Constitution) prohibits federal officials from receiving gifts, titles, or emoluments from foreign governments without the consent of Congress. This clause aims to prevent corruption and undue foreign influence. While the clause generally applies to all federal officials, there is debate about whether it applies to the President and Vice President, and there is a current exemption for the President and Vice President regarding the gift ban.