Politicians often find a blind trust is an excellent means of managing personal assets. This is especially the case when running for an office or accepting an appointment to responsibilities that involve the administration of government funds to the private sector. The arrangement ensures that the politician will not be able to engage in acquiring personal gain as a result of his or her position, and eliminates speculation about any conflicts of interest
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What if he's using the blind trust in order to fund other fees or business expenses of the Company???