Trump's SEC Chair Nominee Faces Ethical Concerns Over Financial Ties and Regulatory Stance
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Paul Atkins, nominated by Donald Trump to lead the SEC, is married to Sarah Humphreys, linking him to the multibillion-dollar Tamko Building Products fortune. Atkins, a former SEC commissioner, is known for supporting cryptocurrencies. The Humphreys family, owning 75% of Tamko, has significant political influence, with Sarah and her brother David being major Republican donors. Despite David's criticism of Trump, the family's wealth and political ties remain influential.
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