No politician should be allowed to invest in stocks. Politicians quickly triple their net worth once reaching their seat and gain green dollars while the American citizens still struggle in poverty.
I would go one step further and say family members as well cannot trade stocks while any member of the family is working in politics. Many Congressmen use the information they are privy to through various committees to insider trade, putting citizens at a disadvantageand making money through the back door. There also need t be harsh penalties for any politican or family member caught trading.
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Including their immediate family!
It’s not hard for your spouse to have a meeting with the Agriculture Secretary in Florida, come home angry, and think, “Maybe I should short Oranges”
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Agree with this. While in office no stock investing or trading. None. Also immediate family members should be prohibited from doing so. This will make term limits more appealing for them.
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