Ending in embarrassing betrayal: Donald Trump's 'drain the swamp' promise aged like his marriages

Ending in embarrassing betrayal: Donald Trump's 'drain the swamp' promise aged like his marriages

It’s no secret that people in both parties strongly support banning members of Congress from trading stocks. This belief comes from a desire for honesty and a rejection of the idea that elected officials should profit from their positions. Over the years, efforts to pass such a ban have been backed by a wide range of politicians, from progressive Democrats to conservative Republicans. Trump even called this “draining the swamp” when going for hi…

Trump whiffs on his easiest chance to 'drain the swamp'

Back in April, President Donald Trump said he would “absolutely” sign a bill banning members of Congress from trading stocks.