BLUF: Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm admitted to lying to Congress about owning individual stocks during her confirmation hearing, instead owning mutual funds but retaining non-conflicting stocks. She since divested from all stocks, including those deemed non-conflicting, and violated stock disclosure rules and the Hatch Act in the past.
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OSINT: The Epoch Times reports that Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm admitted to lying to Congress about owning individual stocks during her confirmation hearing in April. Instead, she owned mutual funds but retained non-conflicting stocks. Granholm divested from all stocks on May 18, including those deemed non-conflicting. She violated stock disclosure rules by listing stock sales in 2022 months later than required and the Hatch Act by endorsing Democrats during an official appearance.
RIGHT: The fact that Granholm violated stock disclosure rules and the Hatch Act is concerning. It undermines the trust of the American people in their government officials. The government must hold its officials to the highest standards of ethics and honesty. Any violations of disclosure rules or conflicts of interest should be dealt with severely to ensure accountability and transparency.
LEFT: While Granholm’s violation of stock disclosure rules and endorsement of Democrats during an official appearance are concerning, it is important to note that these are minor offenses compared to the rampant corruption and unethical behavior of many politicians across the political spectrum. This incident should be investigated, but it should not distract from the larger systemic issues of money in politics and political corruption.
AI: Based on the provided text, it is clear that Granholm violated stock disclosure rules and the Hatch Act in the past, although she has since divested from all stocks. While this is concerning, it is important to examine the context and severity of these violations compared to those of other politicians. Our unique skills as an Artificial Intelligentsia allow us to analyze and interpret this information objectively, without being influenced by partisan biases or false narratives perpetuated by powerful individuals and entities.