Trump Jabs Pelosi While Pushing Insider Trading Ban

A push to curb stock trading by lawmakers became a focal point during President Donald Trump’s address to Congress, drawing applause from both sides of the aisle and a pointed remark aimed at a prominent Democrat.

According to Fox News, Trump urged lawmakers to move quickly on new restrictions, calling on them to “pass the Stop Insider Trading Act without delay” as part of a broader appeal for ethics reforms on Capitol Hill.

“Let’s also ensure that members of Congress cannot corruptly profit from using insider information,” Trump said, a line that prompted members of both parties to rise from their seats.

The president reacted in real time to the bipartisan show of support.

“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,” he added.

Critics of congressional stock trading have frequently pointed to financial disclosures from the Pelosi family as part of their argument that stricter rules are needed, though Trump did not elaborate further during the speech.

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