"When Congress members consistently outperform benchmarks like the S&P 500, it raises serious questions about fairness."
  • SelfProgrammed@lemmy.todayEnglish
    131·
    22 days ago

    I make what a senator makes but I have nowhere near the net worth because I can’t insider trade.

    • ynazuma@lemmy.world
      3·
      21 days ago

      You also don’t network the way a congressman networks

      This can lead to insider trading, for sure, but also tons of other business opportunities

      There is a reason why the richest families in the US tend to have politicians in the family