Trump Intensifies Criticism of Pelosi Over Alleged Insider Trading

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Former President Donald Trump has escalated his attacks on Representative Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), labeling her a “disgusting degenerate” and renewing allegations of insider stock trading by the congresswoman and her husband, Paul Pelosi. The accusations, posted on Truth Social, spotlight Pelosi’s financial success, which Trump claims stems from illicit access to insider information.

On Saturday, Trump took to Truth Social, stating, “Crooked Nancy Pelosi, and her very ‘interesting’ husband, beat every Hedge Fund in 2024.” He asserted that the couple outperformed Wall Street’s top investors, sarcastically noting their “very average ‘minds'” surpassed financial titans like Warren Buffett. Trump questioned whether authorities were investigating what he described as blatant use of “INSIDE INFORMATION.” He further criticized Pelosi for leading two impeachment efforts against him, both of which he claimed were baseless and unsuccessful, ending with a jab: “How are you feeling now, Nancy???”

Pelosi’s financial portfolio reportedly grew by 70% in 2024, outpacing every hedge fund and more than doubling the returns of renowned investor Warren Buffett. With an estimated net worth of $413 million, amassed while earning a congressional salary of $174,000 annually, Pelosi’s wealth has long been a point of contention. Critics, including Trump, argue that such gains are implausible without privileged information. This is not the first instance of Trump targeting Pelosi’s finances. On July 30, as reported by WorldNetDaily, he called for an investigation into her stock market success, stating, “She knows exactly what’s gonna happen, what’s gonna be announced. She buys stock and then the stock goes up after the announcement’s made.”

Pelosi has dismissed Trump’s allegations as “ridiculous,” maintaining that her financial dealings are above board. However, the scrutiny extends beyond Trump. Commentator Joe Rogan, in a recent podcast, questioned how Pelosi’s husband consistently profited from stock purchases timed closely with major legislative deals. Rogan remarked, “If insider trading is illegal, how is it legal for her husband to make all these purchases of stock right before these giant deals came out that she negotiated?” He highlighted the lack of investigation into the matter, calling it “wild” and questioning the integrity of a system that allows such financial windfalls.

The allegations center on Paul Pelosi’s well-timed investments, which critics claim align suspiciously with legislative developments overseen by Nancy Pelosi as a senior member of Congress. While insider trading laws prohibit using nonpublic information for personal gain, no formal investigations have been launched against the Pelosis based on available public records. The couple’s wealth, built over decades, includes real estate and other investments, but their stock market success remains the focal point of controversy.

Trump’s latest remarks aim to keep the spotlight on what he perceives as corruption within the political establishment. By framing Pelosi’s financial success as evidence of systemic abuse, he taps into broader concerns about transparency and accountability in Washington. While Pelosi has not directly addressed the most recent attack, her past rebuttals suggest she views the accusations as politically motivated. The debate over congressional insider trading continues to fuel discussions about ethics reforms, with no immediate resolution in sight.