Senator Markwayne Mullin purchased shares of Chevron Corporation ($CVX) and RTX Corporation ($RTX) on December 29, 2025, according to financial disclosures, days before the U.S. conducted a high-profile operation targeting Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Mullin serves on the Senate Armed Services Committee, which oversees U.S. military policy, defense programs, and national security matters.
- The disclosed purchases were valued between $15,001 and $50,000 for each stock and were jointly owned.
- The transactions were executed on December 29, 2025, and publicly disclosed on January 16, 2026.
- Chevron is directly exposed to U.S. policy toward Venezuela through sanctions, licensing, and oil-sector restrictions.
- RTX is a major U.S. defense contractor with significant Department of Defense missile and defense systems contracts.
- Since the trades, Chevron shares have risen approximately 10.1%, while RTX shares have increased about 9.5%.
- Over the same period, the S&P 500 has traded relatively flat.
Relevant Companies
- Chevron Corporation ($CVX) – The company operates under U.S. sanctions and licensing frameworks governing Venezuelan oil activity.
- RTX Corporation ($RTX) – A primary defense contractor whose revenue is tied to U.S. military operations and procurement.
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