Attorney General Pam Bondi's stock sale in Trump Media

SOURCE www.cbsnews.com
Attorney General Pam Bondi sold at least $1 million worth of shares in the company that owns Truth Social on the same day that President Trump announced sweeping tariff measures. Bondi's stake in Trump Media was worth between $1 million and $5.5 million at the time of the sale.

Key Points

  • Bondi sold at least $1 million worth of shares in Trump Media on the same day as Trump announced sweeping tariff measures
  • Bondi's stake in Trump Media was valued between $1 million and $5.5 million
  • Trump Media's stock value dropped more than ten percent the day after the sale

Pros

  • Transparency in financial transactions of public officials
  • Revealing potential conflicts of interest

Cons

  • Possible unethical behavior by selling stock on the same day as a significant announcement by President Trump