A New York Times analysis found that 97 lawmakers or their family members bought or sold financial assets over a three-year span in industries that could be affected by their legislative committee work.
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Most people who don't want to report their trades and asset purchases hide them behind shell companies and trusts. This is very common for those in the corporate world. It would be ridiculous to assume it is not common for congressman and senators who hobnob with the same corporate people.
Finding people's real net worth and stock portfolio is impossible (unless you're the NSA etc.). My guess is, the real number is probably closer to 80% than 20%.
I’d say that’s an accurate guess. Shell companies, marriages to cousins of the elite, etc. are only what we know of. What about possible crypto to dollar trades and vice versa? Cash purchases of precious metals and real estate. It goes on and on.