Trump Grants Full Pardon to Michael Milken

Trump Grants Full Pardon to Michael Milken

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The video discusses Michael Milken's significant impact on Wall Street through the creation of the junk bond market in the 1980s. Despite his conviction for securities fraud, Milken's influence persists, and his reputation has been rehabilitated through philanthropy, particularly in cancer research. The video also covers public perception, efforts for his pardon, and the support he received from influential figures.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What financial market did Michael Milken essentially create?

Stock Market

Junk Bond Market

Cryptocurrency Market

Real Estate Market

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What phrase is associated with the mentality that Milken embodied in the 1980s?

Success is Everything

Money is Power

Profit Above All

Greed is Good

3.

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How did Michael Milken primarily work to rehabilitate his reputation?

By starting a new financial firm

Through philanthropy, especially in cancer research

Through public speaking engagements

By writing a book

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What annual event is associated with Michael Milken's efforts to restore his image?

The Financial Summit

The Milken Conference

The Wall Street Gala

The Philanthropy Forum

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Who was one of the notable figures that supported Milken's pardon efforts?

Elon Musk

Warren Buffett

Bill Gates

Sheldon Adelson

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was the nickname given to the Milken Conference in its early years?

The Predators Ball

The Investor's Meeting

The Wall Street Gathering

The Financier's Forum

7.

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What was a significant reason for Milken's pardon being spotlighted?

His philanthropic contributions

His influence in the 1980s

His financial success

His appearance on a reality TV show