Staff Reports
The time has come to drain the swamp and end the cozy financial arrangements that let Congress profit off insider information. President Donald Trump has declared his support for banning members of Congress from trading individual stocks. And it’s about time. This is a matter of common sense and ethics—two areas the Democrats desperately lack when it comes to accountability.
It’s hard to ignore the likes of Nancy Pelosi, who has turned the stock market into a personal goldmine. Pelosi’s consistent winning bets on the market raise eyebrows. Anyone claiming this charade is simply ‘good luck’ might as well believe in unicorns.
The problem is too big to ignore. We’re talking about politicians who seem more concerned with the bottom line of their stock portfolios than the needs of their constituents. It’s a betrayal, plain and simple. The American people deserve representatives who serve their interests, not their own financial gain.
— Brenda P Brown (@BrendaABrown5) April 30, 2025
Senator Josh Hawley is leading the charge with what they’re calling the “PELOSI Act.” It’s designed to stop this insider trading madness in its tracks, though the previous administration tossed it aside. Now, with Trump’s backing, there’s a flicker of hope for real change.
Trump’s stance reflects a willingness to put America first, to end the hypocrisy that pervades Congress. He’s ready to sign legislation that makes sure those elected to serve do just that, instead of playing Wall Street games.
Will the Democrats stand in the way of a fairer system, or will they finally do the right thing? They can’t have it both ways forever. It’s time for accountability. Do the Democrats have the backbone for it, or will this expose their priorities once and for all?
