When Ron Johnson opined that a fatal Covid-19 infection rate of 3.4% was no big deal big, Wisconsinites were right to wonder if he was really focused on his job and the public interest.
Now we can see he's been paying close attention to another set of numbers:
And while I'm not holding my breath about that, media, citizen organizations and other actual leaders who understand how bad this looks as millions of Americans lose their businesses, jobs and savings better hold these 'Me First'-'public officials' accountable.
Now we can see he's been paying close attention to another set of numbers:
Third GOP Senator caught dumping stock before the market crash — this time up to $25 million worth
On Monday, March 2nd, the Dow Jones Industrial Average set its biggest-ever point gain.But Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) was massively selling. Johnson, who has a net worth estimated at over $36 million, made a major transaction.
The exact amount is unknown, as ethics forms only require disclosure in broad ranges, but Johnson reported selling over $5 million that day — and potentially up to $25 million.A real US Justice Department run by someone not named Bill Barr and serving the nation and not a President-cum-cult -leader should take a close look to see if these Senators used their positions or access to government briefings to help time sell orders.
And while I'm not holding my breath about that, media, citizen organizations and other actual leaders who understand how bad this looks as millions of Americans lose their businesses, jobs and savings better hold these 'Me First'-'public officials' accountable.
