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Economic Showmanship: There are implications regarding national pride and visible indicators of economic strength, as seen in other nations that showcase their investment assets as symbols of success.
Domestic Political Strategy: The fund could provide a means for the current administration to strengthen its position heading into elections, using the investment as leverage for support.
Protection Against Political Shift: Ideally, a sovereign wealth fund could insulate long-term investments from changing political agendas, despite current intentions leaning towards centralized control over such a fund.