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Sun accused World Liberty Financial of blocking him from selling a stake he first amassed in the company in late 2024, just after President Trump was elected to a second term.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

In fact, not one has ever been elected governor.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Dodds, a former MP, was elected to the Senedd for the first time in 2021 but remained the parliament's only Liberal Democrat.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

He was later elected a federal lawmaker, but lost his seat after his conviction.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Trying to cheer him up, I added, “I got good news, Papá. I was elected student body president and my friend was elected treasurer.”

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez