"A government contractor and lobbyist who served in President Donald Trump’s first administration bought VP JD Vance’s Virginia home in an above-market deal, a sale his spokesperson says was based on the market."
$170,000 ABOVE ASKING PRICE."
-J Legum
If you serve under Trump, you're very likely to be corrupt, or be willing to act corruptly.
#Corruption #Vance #USPol https://www.forbes.com/sites/zacheverson/2025/03/24/jd-vance-house-sale-government-contractor-lobbyist-trump/
@KimPerales@toad.social
10% above market would be unlikely to be seen as criminal, or even questionable, were the beneficiary not an elected office holder (especially given the larger market that house is located in).
@KimPerales hey, couches are expensive. Reupholstering is expensive. Eye liner is expensive.