The market turmoil surrounding President Donald Trump’s tariffs has supercharged Democratic attacks on politicians’ investment activity, with top lawmakers calling for investigations of White House officials and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries embracing a ban on trading of individual stocks.
More trading disclosures are expected in the coming weeks; members have 45 days to reveal most stock transactions under congressional rules. And while it’s unlikely that the trading was limited to Republicans, Democrats are discarding their past qualms and preparing to hammer GOP leaders on the issue.