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The Question of Wealth in Public Service
Additionally, the financial implications of political longevity deserve scrutiny. The average net worth of prominent political figures, such as Pelosi—allegedly in the hundreds of millions—raises questions about financial ethics and public service. How do public officials accumulate such wealth while drawing a public salary? Suspicions of insider trading and favorable financial deals reveal a system that rewards those who remain in power, further entrenching their status while ordinary citizens struggle to meet their day-to-day expenses.