Trump Accuses Nancy Pelosi of Insider Trading Amid Calls for Congressional Stock Ban
President Trump accused Nancy Pelosi and her husband of insider trading, alleging they profited from inside information. Pelosi later supported a ban on congressional stock trades.
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Overview
- President Trump accused Nancy Pelosi and her husband of insider trading, alleging they profited significantly from confidential information. He called her a "disgusting degenerate."
- Trump specifically claimed Pelosi and her husband gained wealth by outperforming the S&P 500 in 2024, attributing their success to the alleged use of inside information.
- Initially, in 2021, Nancy Pelosi opposed a ban on stock trades for members of Congress, a policy aimed at preventing conflicts of interest and restoring public trust.
- Amid Trump's accusations, Pelosi has since expressed support for legislation to ban congressional stock trading, aiming to restore public trust in government.
- A Senate committee has advanced the PELOSI Act, a proposed bill designed to prohibit lawmakers from trading stocks, reflecting ongoing efforts to address financial ethics.
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President Trump accused Nancy Pelosi and her husband of profiting from insider information, alleging they outperformed every hedge fund in 2024 by using non-public information to gain an advantage in the stock market.
Nancy Pelosi has denied any wrongdoing, stating she does not own any stocks and has no knowledge or involvement in any transactions related to insider trading.
A Senate committee has advanced the PELOSI Act, a proposed bill that would ban members of Congress and their spouses from trading stocks, reflecting efforts to prevent conflicts of interest and restore public trust in government.
President Trump called Nancy Pelosi a "disgusting degenerate" and criticized her for allegedly enriching herself through inside information, especially highlighting that she impeached him twice without grounds.
Trump's allegations have caused short-term volatility in the stock market, particularly in financial sector stocks, as investors react to high-profile accusations before facts are verified, potentially affecting stocks tied to exchanges and financial services.
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