Treason in the Futures Markets
4 hours ago
- #Insider Trading
- #National Security
- #Government Corruption
- Trump threatened to bomb Iran's power plants unless the Strait of Hormuz was opened, then abruptly delayed the action, claiming negotiations were underway, which Iran denied.
- Suspicious trading activity occurred in S&P 500 and oil futures markets minutes before Trump's announcement, suggesting insider trading based on non-public national security information.
- Insider trading on national secrets is likened to treason, as it breaches trust, reveals information to adversaries, and blurs the line with selling state secrets.
- Past incidents under Trump, such as moves in prediction markets before attacks on Iran and Venezuela, indicate a pattern of policy front-running for profit.
- Corruption in government undermines national security and war efforts, with officials prioritizing personal gain over public responsibility, highlighting systemic issues.
- The article calls for accountability once Democrats regain power, questioning if policy decisions are influenced by market manipulation rather than national interest.