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Ross points out that politicians’ wealth accumulation is staggering; Bill Clinton, for instance, went from being broke to a quarter-billion-dollar fortune after his presidency. This pattern suggests that insider trading and corruption serve as primary avenues for wealth creation in Washington, not hard work or public service.
He further explains that this activity isn’t limited to Democrats—Republicans are equally involved. Examples include GOP Representatives buying defense stocks before military contracts awards, or purchasing biotech stocks linked to stimulus spending for pharmaceuticals. Such trades illustrate a systemic issue: politicians and insiders use their positions for personal financial benefit.