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Jim Justice and his english bulldog Babydog. He owns a coal mining empire. His net worth was estimated at $664.2 million in 2025, making him the richest U.S. senator (feddit.uk)

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[–] Aweigh@lemmy.world 38 points 2 days ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

How can he be a business owner AND a politician?

Because voters trust him.

https://www.propublica.org/article/this-governor-still-guides-his-billion-dollar-business-empire-even-though-he-said-he-wouldnt

The real question is why do they trust him?

[–] modernangel@sh.itjust.works 11 points 2 days ago

they don't - it's not about trust, it's just spitefully gravitating to whatever "makes liberal heads explode".

[–] Shindo66@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

They probably trust him because their livelihoods are tied to coal, the same as him. He probably makes bold statements about keeping coal flowing and jobs going.

[–] TronBronson@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

Everyone loves a captive audience