Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s request for her followers to purchase her son a birthday beer via Venmo sparked significant online criticism. The congresswoman, whose net worth is estimated at $21.93 million, faced accusations of exploiting her supporters for personal gain. Following substantial backlash, Greene deleted the post. This incident follows reports of her strategic stock trades before a major market downturn.
J.D. Vance’s recent blunder of leaving his Venmo account public has undoubtedly shed light on his close connections with the very elites he claims to rally against. As a Republican US senator and a prominent figure in the political landscape, one would expect better judgment in terms of privacy settings, especially for someone who prides himself on being tech-savvy. The exposure of Vance’s Venmo friends list, which includes prominent names from the Heritage Foundation, media personalities, and tech executives, raises eyebrows and begs the question: how genuine is his anti-elite stance?
The irony of Vance’s public Venmo account lies in the contrast between his rhetoric of being a champion for the working class and his cozy relationships with elites and influential figures.… Continue reading
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