It seems like there’s some political tension brewing within the GOP over the stock trading ban legislation. Senator Josh Hawley’s push for the “HONEST Act” (formerly the “PELOSI Act”) has sparked criticism from former President Donald Trump, who labeled Hawley a “second-tier” senator for siding with Democrats to advance the bill. The legislation aims to prohibit members of Congress, presidents, and vice presidents from trading stocks, though it wouldn’t apply retroactively to Trump or Vice President JD Vance.
Interestingly, Trump initially expressed conceptual support for the idea but later criticized Hawley for aligning with Democrats and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who has faced scrutiny over her husband’s stock trading. The bill’s future remains uncertain, as it faces mixed support among Republicans, with figures like Sen. Rick Scott opposing it and others, like House Speaker Mike Johnson, expressing conditional support.
This internal GOP debate highlights broader questions about ethics, transparency, and the role of financial interests in politics. It will be worth watching how this unfolds, especially as the bill moves through Congress.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Trump attacks GOP senator Josh Hawley over bill to ban stock trading
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