Here’s your reminder that DC insider and “longtime oil lobbyist” Michael Whatley was caught advocating for policies that enrich himself, cheering on the Trump administration’s pledge to increase oil production in Venezuela and boosting his individual stocks in oil and gas companies up to $63,000 in a single weekend.

In December, Governor Roy Cooper announced his support for a ban on trading individual stocks by members of Congress and top Executive Branch officials. Governor Cooper does not own or trade individual stocks and did not during his eight years as Governor of North Carolina.

“DC insider and Big Oil lobbyist Michael Whatley is only looking out for himself, supporting policies that benefit his bottom line,” said NCDP Spokesperson Mallory Payne. “Now, Whatley wants to go back to DC and continue enriching himself at the expense of North Carolina families. North Carolinians know that Whatley can’t be trusted in the U.S. Senate.”

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