Politics
Mike Johnson Defends Congressional Stock Trading as Necessary to Support Families
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Trump Money Trail Suddenly BLOWN WIDE OPEN in EXPLOSIVE REPORT
What was said
"The counterargument is, and I have some sympathy. Look, at least let them like engage in some stock trading so that they can continue to, you know, take care of their family."
House Speaker Mike Johnson argued against banning congressional stock trading by claiming Congress members' salaries have been frozen since 2009 and are now worth 31% less adjusted for inflation. He suggested allowing stock trading helps members of Congress maintain their families and retain qualified people willing to serve. The host characterized this as allowing Congress to trade on inside information unavailable to ordinary Americans.
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- MeidasTouch
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- Trump Money Trail Suddenly BLOWN WIDE OPEN in EXPLOSIVE REPORT
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- 7:23
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