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Rand Paul Says He Opposes Banning Lawmakers From Trading Stocks Because Trump Might Run For a Third Term

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Republican Sen. Rand Paul said he opposes a bill that would ban lawmakers from trading stocks because it might discourage President Donald Trump from running for a third term, a decision that would require a constitutional reform.

Speaking on Fox Business, Paul said he believes the bill would "discourage successful people from holding office." "Part of the bill would forbid the president immediately from buying and selling stocks and would exempt him from the divestiture part."

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