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Nancy Pelosi denies getting rich from insider trading while a congressional stock ban gains steam. The PELOSI Act—named to shame the Democrat firebrand—seeks to stop lawmakers from trading stocks. But she claims she’s done nothing wrong, even as her family’s stock portfolio grows. Conservatives call it a weak attempt to dodge accountability.
Republican Senator Josh Hawley introduced the ban, forcing his party to pick sides. The bill passed a Senate committee with most GOP members voting “no,” but Hawley joined Democrats to advance it. This split shows how squishy some Republicans are on fighting corruption.
President Trump blasted Hawley on Truth Social for teaming with Democrats. “Disloyal Josh Hawley is way out – another Republican betrayal!” Trump wrote. The bill even targets future presidents, though Trump and VP JD Vance are exempt. Critics say this proves it’s all about kissing up to leftist outrage.
Pelosi’s stock trades include Tesla and Nvidia shares, sparking long-standing accusations of insider deals. She insists she’s “followed all rules,” but Americans aren’t buying it. This bill treats symptoms, not the disease of politicians exploiting their power.
Not all Republicans support the plan. Senator Ron Johnson called it “obnoxious” and “unattractive” to good people entering politics. “We already have laws—enforce them,” he said. This isn’t about fixing the system; it’s about Democrats deflecting their own corruption.
The HONEST Act now includes banning presidents and veeps from trading stocks. This wasn’t in Hawley’s original bill. Critics say it’s a cheap ploy to restrict Trump’s post-presidency. Real reform would stop all politicians—but this feels like more theatre.
Senate Leader John Thune doubts the bill will hit the floor. “One Republican vote isn’t enough to pass anything real,” he said, hinting at GOP resistance. This proves Democrats only care about banning stocks when it’s politically convenient—not genuine ethics.
Hardworking Americans deserve better than career politicians lining their pockets. This bill might ban stock trades, but it won’t stop the revolving door between Congress and Big Business. True conservatives will keep fighting to drain the swamp, not just rearrange the deck chairs.
