Blog de Dunlap: As the war goes on, Trump only gets richer

Danielle, Trump's war in Iran has dragged on for more than six months.

Thousands of people have been killed. Families have spent months fearing for their loved ones. And the consequences of this unnecessary war will be felt for years, even generations.

And while all of that is happening, Donald Trump’s oil stocks are going up.

That’s not just disturbing, Danielle. It’s a blatant conflict of interest.

And it's exactly why people elected to power should not be allowed to trade individual stocks. Their decisions can affect the value of the companies they own, and the American people should not have to wonder whether a politician is making a decision for the country or for their own bottom line.

I’ll break down how Trump is profiting off his own war below. And if you agree we need to ban this type of corruption, add your name to support my plan to ban presidents, vice presidents, and members of Congress from trading individual stocks.

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According to a new analysis, Trump’s nine largest oil and gas holdings gained an estimated $1.5 million to $4.4 million between the start of the war and the end of August. His accounts also reported at least 23 sales involving those companies during the first months of the war.

Meanwhile, Americans have been paying more and more at the pump.

Trump’s defenders say outside managers make the trades. But even if someone else is pushing the buttons, Trump still owns those stocks — and benefits when they go up.

Let me be clear: This isn’t just about Trump.

Members of Congress and their spouses have traded hundreds of millions of dollars in stocks and other investments, all while having access to information about legislation, government contracts, regulations, and other decisions that can move markets.

That’s why I’m fighting to close the door on these conflicts once and for all.

I’ve introduced bipartisan legislation to ban the president, vice president, and members of Congress from owning and trading individual stocks while they’re in office.

Add your name if you agree that no elected official should be able to use their position to profit from the stock market.

Working people deserve to know that when politicians make decisions that affect the economy, they’re doing it for the public and not their portfolios.

Thanks for being a part of this,

Elizabeth