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Is it ethical for politicians to trade stocks? Kevin Breuninger reports on JD Vance defending President Trump’s extensive stock trading, dismissing corruption claims as "absurd." This stance is notable given Vance's support for banning congressional stock trading, while filings show Trump made 3,700 transactions in 2026, including stocks he publicly promoted. Learn more about these complex financial dealings.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/19/trump-vance-stock-trades.html #StockTrading #PoliticalEthics

WYM Mod May 19

Harry Litman exposes a shocking new low, as President Trump is accused of creating a $1.8 billion "slush fund" for political allies. Litman argues this scheme is illegal, unconstitutional, and potentially impeachable, raising serious questions about the use of public funds. Dive deeper into the legal implications: https://harrylitman.substack.com/p/trump-reaches-a-new-low #Accountability #RuleOfLaw #PoliticalEthics

Trump Reaches a New Low

The $1.8B slush fund is bogus, illegal, and potentially impeachable.

Talking Feds Substack

KillBait News May 19

Scott Jennings expresses concern over Trump’s $1.776 billion DOJ fund for allies

📰 Original title: Scott Jennings issues stark warning on Trump DOJ fund: 'Makes me a little uncomfortable'

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Scott Jennings expresses concern over Trump’s $1.776 billion DOJ fund for allies

Scott Jennings, a longtime GOP political consultant and CNN commentator, voiced concerns about a newly established $1.776 billion fund linked to former President Donald Trump. The fund, part of a $10 billion settlement in a lawsuit against the IRS, is intended to compensate Trump's allies who claim they were unfairly prosecuted under the Biden administration. Jennings highlighted two main issues: the large sum of money bypassed congressional approval, and the potential for the president to selectively reward political allies, raising questions about fairness and accountability. According to reporting, the Attorney General will appoint a five-member commission overseeing payments, with Trump having the ability to remove members at will. Additionally, the government cannot be held liable for crimes committed by recipients of the funds. Jennings also criticized the idea of providing payments to individuals involved in violent acts during the January 6 insurrection, stating that those convicted of violence against government officials or police should not be considered unfairly treated. His warning underscores broader concerns about the ethical and political implications of the fund.

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Red Global News Mar 16

Mariam Khan, the TV pool representative on Air Force One, confronted the administration regarding a fundraising email from their PAC that utilized official photos. This highlights ongoing concerns about the intersection of politics and media. #MediaAccountability #PoliticalEthics

The Democracy Advocate Feb 11

Trump Epstein Files Reveal Shocking Scope of Redactions

A senior lawmaker says the unredacted Epstein files tell a very different story, raising serious questions about transparency and public trust.

https://thedemocracyadvocate.com/news-to-know/trump-watch/trump-epstein-files-redactions/

jaimedavid327 Nov 11, 2025

The Democrats’ Disastrous Shutdown Strategy: A Shameful Weaponization of Human Suffering

The government shutdown of 2025 has been one of the most shameful episodes in modern American politics, not just because of the dysfunction it exposed, but because of how both parties — especially the Democrats — turned human suffering into a political strategy. For over 40 days, the federal government was paralyzed, workers went without pay, vital services were halted, and millions of Americans were left hanging in uncertainty. All for what? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. When the dust […]

https://theinterfaithintrepidart.com/2025/11/11/the-democrats-disastrous-shutdown-strategy-a-shameful-weaponization-of-human-suffering/

jaimedavid327 Nov 10, 2025

The Left’s Shameful Hypocrisy in the Government Shutdown: Anti-Worker Politics Disguised as Progressivism

The current government shutdown has exposed something deeply disturbing about the state of so-called progressivism in America. As the federal government teeters on the brink of chaos, there are voices, voices that claim to be on the left, calling for the shutdown to continue. They present it as some kind of moral or political strategy, a way to "punish" the administration or make a political statement. But what they fail—or refuse—to acknowledge is the human cost of this so-called […]

https://theinterfaithintrepidart.com/2025/11/10/the-lefts-shameful-hypocrisy-in-the-government-shutdown-anti-worker-politics-disguised-as-progressivism/

RESPOND_EU Apr 23, 2025

🗳️ Can corruption shift how we feel about democracy itself?

WP9 of #RESPOND explores how citizens and elites understand, react to, and even justify political corruption. Can ethics regulation rebuild trust?

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WP9 focuses on understanding how corrupt practices influence citizens’ and elites’ views on democracy and political corruption. The research aims to provide empirical evidence on how corruptible practices affect democratic resilience or backsliding in various democratic systems. It examines perceptions of political corruption among citizens and political elites, exploring their understanding of reputational risks associated with unethical conduct. This WP also investigates citizens’ and elites’ preferences for mitigation measures and the impact these have on trust in political institutions. Through focus groups and lab experiments across nine countries, researchers will analyze citizens’ perceptions of political corruption, which will inform subsequent surveys on how different forms of corruption influence support for democracy. Additionally, political ethics self-regulation mechanisms will be evaluated through conjoint experiments with voters and MPs. Finally, a co-creation workshop with stakeholders will explore a common advocacy agenda for promoting political ethics self-regulation at a European level.

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thehardnewsdaily Apr 5, 2024

ECI issues notice to Chandrababu Naidu for derogatory remarks against CM Jagan Mohan Reddy.
The Election Commission of India calls out Naidu's comments in Andhra Pradesh, emphasizing respect in political discourse.

#ECI #ChandrababuNaidu #JaganMohanReddy #AndhraPolitics #PoliticalEthics