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The ongoing conversation about political corruption revolves around how various politicians have allegedly engaged in insider trading, reaping extraordinary profits from stock trades in ways that fundamentally challenge ethical norms. Ross Gens, a researcher specializing in uncovering the intricate web of D.C. corruption, appeared to shed light on these troubling practices, bringing forward alarming statistics regarding how members of Congress performed in the stock market.
In stark contrast to the average S&P 500 returns, several members of Congress boasted astonishing gains—some as high as 238% in a single year. Gens highlighted these figures to emphasize how certain lawmakers seem to outperform even renowned investors, suggesting a pattern of trading on non-public information.