Trump targets Nancy Pelosi on Congress insider trading during address
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President Donald Trump called out insider trading on Capitol Hill during his address, urging Congress to “pass the Stop Insider Trading Act without delay” while also taking a shot at Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi.
“Let’s also ensure that members of Congress cannot corruptly profit from using insider information,” Trump said, prompting members of both parties to stand.
Trump responded, “They stood up for that. I can’t believe it. I can’t believe it. Did Nancy Pelosi stand up — if she’s here? Doubt it.”
The Pelosi family’s financial disclosures have frequently been cited by critics calling for stricter limits on congressional stock trading.
President Trump took a shot at Speaker Emerita Pelosi on stock trading during his SOTU. (Getty Images)
The Stop Insider Trading Act, introduced by Rep. Bryan Steil, would ban members of Congress, their spouses and dependent children from purchasing publicly traded stocks and require advance public notice before any sale, aiming to go beyond the 2012 STOCK Act’s reporting requirements.
A source familiar told US News Hub Digital that Pelosi was applauding until Trump called her out.
The moment captured attention on social media, including from US News Hub contributor Guy Benson, who posted on X, “lol the Pelosi ad lib.”
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“LMAO at Trump’s callout of Pelosi on insider trading,” columnist Josh Hammer posted on X.
“LOL Trump is the funniest President of all time, zero debate,” Newsbusters Managing Editor Curtis Houck posted on X.
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U.S. House Speaker Emerita Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speaks during a news conference in response of the sentencing ruling in the Hong Kong 47 case Nov. 19, 2024 in front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Trump also announced a new retirement savings proposal for workers without access to employer matching, promising the federal government would match contributions up to $1,000 a year so more Americans can benefit from market gains.
US News Hub Digital reached out to Pelosi’s office for comment.
US News Hub Digital’s Morgan Phillips contributed to this report
