Tomorrow marks the 14th anniversary of the STOCK Act becoming law, so here’s a reminder that DC insider and Big Oil lobbyist Michael Whatley has repeatedly pushed for policies that sent his stock portfolio soaring, using his position and influence to enrich himself at the expense of North Carolinians.
- Just this week, Whatley dismissed the sacrifice of service members in Iran while his investments in Big Oil companies spiked by up to $117,000.
- Fayetteville Observer: What Michael Whatley gains from supporting Trump’s Iran War
- Whatley was also “busted” for cheering on Trump’s pledge to increase oil production in Venezuela and reaping up to $63,000 in a single weekend.
- Politico: Whatley’s windfall
- Despite Whatley’s clear conflicts of interest as a Big Oil lobbyist and DC insider running for U.S. Senate, Whatley has refused to sell his individual stocks.
- News & Observer: Roy Cooper urges Michael Whatley to sell individual stocks
“Time after time, DC insider and Big Oil lobbyist Michael Whatley has massively profited from policies he pushed for, proving the only thing he cares about is his bottom line,” said NCDP Spokesperson Mallory Payne. “North Carolina families can’t afford a Senator who’s focused on increasing his own wealth while costs skyrocket for working families.”
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