BlackRock Recruiter Says Politicians Can Be Bought, War Is Good for Business
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF application has been grabbing attention in recent times. Many had high hopes for its approval by the Securities and Exchange Commission [SEC]. However, the path to approval could face a potential obstacle with the emergence of a video featuring controversial statements made by a recruiter from BlackRock. Independent journalist James O’Keefe shared the video on Twitter, stirring further discussion and uncertainty surrounding the application.
The recently circulated video, which captured a conversation between Serge Varlay, a recruiter at BlackRock, and an undercover journalist from OMG, has gained attention. Varlay’s remarks in the video indicated that he believed BlackRock wielded substantial power and influence in global matters due to its significant financial resources. He also discussed his views on the potential ease of influencing or manipulating politicians for personal benefit. He said,
“You can take this big f*** ton of money and buy people, I work for a company called BlackRock…It’s not who is the president it’s who is controlling the wallet of the president. You could buy your candidates. First, there is the senators these guys are fuckin cheap. Got 10 grand you can buy a senator I’ll give you 500k right now It doesn’t matter who wins they’re in my pocket.“
Russia-Ukraine war a boon for BlackRock?
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has had devastating consequences for both nations, resulting in the loss of lives and widespread fear among their citizens. The entire globe has been hoping for a resolution to the war. However, in a surprising statement, the BlackRock recruiter said, “Ukraine is good for business.”
Varlay goes on to elaborate on why war is good for business. He added,
“Russia blows up Ukraine’s grain silos and the price of wheat is going to go mad up. The Ukrainian economy is the wheat market. The price of bread goes up, this is fantastic if you’re trading. Volatility creates an opportunity to make a profit. War is real fucking good for business.”
However, the question arises as to how trading firms can take advantage of the war. The BlackRock recruiter clarifies that as trading firms, they can swiftly execute trades based on the news of the conflict, particularly in the wheat market. By strategically investing in the stocks of wheat suppliers and monitoring price fluctuations, these firms can capitalize on the price increase that occurs shortly after the news breaks. This allows them to sell their holdings at a profit, potentially generating substantial financial gains.
He further stated,
“…you just make, I don’t know, however many mil. The Ukrainian economy is tied very largely to the wheat market, the global wheat market, prices of bread, you know, literally, everything goes up and down. This is fantastic if you’re trading.”
Serge Varlay – ‘Decider of people’s fate’
Varlay continued to make questionable statements. The BlackRock recruiter went on to call himself a person who “decides people’s fates.” He said,
“Every f*cking day, I literally decide how somebody’s life is going to be shaped,” he said. “I’m not actually a finance guy, I just know what happens because I’m recruiting people who do these things.”
At press time, BlackRock Inc’s stock price was at 690.95 USD with a 1.68% daily drop.
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BlackRock Recruiter Says Politicians Can Be Bought, War Is Good for Business
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF application has been grabbing attention in recent times. Many had high hopes for its approval by the Securities and Exchange Commission [SEC]. However, the path to approval could face a potential obstacle with the emergence of a video featuring controversial statements made by a recruiter from BlackRock. Independent journalist James O’Keefe shared the video on Twitter, stirring further discussion and uncertainty surrounding the application.
The recently circulated video, which captured a conversation between Serge Varlay, a recruiter at BlackRock, and an undercover journalist from OMG, has gained attention. Varlay’s remarks in the video indicated that he believed BlackRock wielded substantial power and influence in global matters due to its significant financial resources. He also discussed his views on the potential ease of influencing or manipulating politicians for personal benefit. He said,
“You can take this big f*** ton of money and buy people, I work for a company called BlackRock…It’s not who is the president it’s who is controlling the wallet of the president. You could buy your candidates. First, there is the senators these guys are fuckin cheap. Got 10 grand you can buy a senator I’ll give you 500k right now It doesn’t matter who wins they’re in my pocket.“
Russia-Ukraine war a boon for BlackRock?
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has had devastating consequences for both nations, resulting in the loss of lives and widespread fear among their citizens. The entire globe has been hoping for a resolution to the war. However, in a surprising statement, the BlackRock recruiter said, “Ukraine is good for business.”
Varlay goes on to elaborate on why war is good for business. He added,
“Russia blows up Ukraine’s grain silos and the price of wheat is going to go mad up. The Ukrainian economy is the wheat market. The price of bread goes up, this is fantastic if you’re trading. Volatility creates an opportunity to make a profit. War is real fucking good for business.”
However, the question arises as to how trading firms can take advantage of the war. The BlackRock recruiter clarifies that as trading firms, they can swiftly execute trades based on the news of the conflict, particularly in the wheat market. By strategically investing in the stocks of wheat suppliers and monitoring price fluctuations, these firms can capitalize on the price increase that occurs shortly after the news breaks. This allows them to sell their holdings at a profit, potentially generating substantial financial gains.
He further stated,
“…you just make, I don’t know, however many mil. The Ukrainian economy is tied very largely to the wheat market, the global wheat market, prices of bread, you know, literally, everything goes up and down. This is fantastic if you’re trading.”
Serge Varlay – ‘Decider of people’s fate’
Varlay continued to make questionable statements. The BlackRock recruiter went on to call himself a person who “decides people’s fates.” He said,
“Every f*cking day, I literally decide how somebody’s life is going to be shaped,” he said. “I’m not actually a finance guy, I just know what happens because I’m recruiting people who do these things.”
At press time, BlackRock Inc’s stock price was at 690.95 USD with a 1.68% daily drop.
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