Republicans Co-opt Anti-Corruption Rhetoric to Burnish Their Populist, Anti-Elite Image
Populist ‘people vs elites’ messaging & strongman style
GOP lawmakers present the Stop Insider Trading Act as proof they stand with “the people” against corrupt elites—even though members of Congress are themselves part of the political elite. The populist framing deflects attention from their own wealth while building an image of self-sacrifice and moral purity.
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GOP lawmakers present the Stop Insider Trading Act as proof they stand with “the people” against corrupt elites—even though members of Congress are themselves part of the political elite. The populist framing deflects attention from their own wealth while building an image of self-sacrifice and moral purity.
The rest of the story: “The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Stop Insider Trading Act (232-198), a GOP-led bill to ban members of Congress and their families from purchasing new individual publicly traded stocks. However, it permits lawmakers to keep existing investments and was combined with a partisan voter ID requirement, drawing opposition from nearly all Democrats.”
House passes stock trading ban for Congress members with bipartisan support
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The rest of the story: “The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Stop Insider Trading Act (232-198), a GOP-led bill to ban members of Congress and their families from purchasing new individual publicly traded stocks. However, it permits lawmakers to keep existing investments and was combined with a partisan voter ID requirement, drawing opposition from nearly all Democrats.”
I do appreciate that you took an integrity stance to not own or trade stocks, however, having read this bill it does not stop insider trading at all. Lawmakers can keep existing stocks: The bill does not force members of Congress to sell off the individual stocks they already hold. They can maintain these investments and still cast votes on legislative matters that directly affect the value of their portfolios. this bill is performative only and does nothing to address the issue of insider trading by legislators. It’s sad that Republicans think so little of their voters.
The rest of the story: “The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Stop Insider Trading Act (232-198), a GOP-led bill to ban members of Congress and their families from purchasing new individual publicly traded stocks. However, it permits lawmakers to keep existing investments and was combined with a partisan voter ID requirement, drawing opposition from nearly all Democrats.”
Hey there Photo-Op Tom, nice try. According to the Campaign Legal Center this legislation does very little to stop insider trading. H.R. 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act (“SITA”), will not restore voters’ confidence that members of Congress are prioritizing the public good over their own pocketbooks. While SITA purportedly seeks to reduce concerns about lawmakers’ trading on non-public information, it fails to address the two inherent problems with congressional stock ownership: the appearance of insider trading and members’ ability to profit from their official position. SITA does not actually ban congressional stock trading, and it will thus not remove the cloud of distrust that hangs over lawmakers’ suspicious stock sales. Moreover, this legislation does nothing to limit members’ ability to use official actions to benefit the stocks they own, even if no trading occurs. Finally, SITA’s limited ban on stock purchases creates exceptions that swallow the rule.
I do appreciate that you took an integrity stance to not own or trade stocks, however, having read this bill it does not stop insider trading at all. Lawmakers can keep existing stocks: The bill does not force members of Congress to sell off the individual stocks they already hold. They can maintain these investments and still cast votes on legislative matters that directly affect the value of their portfolios. this bill is performative only and does nothing to address the issue of insider trading by legislators. It’s sad that Republicans think so little of their voters.
If true, what are you doing about any and all elected officials who are using their elected position to engage in insider trading?
The rest of the story: “The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Stop Insider Trading Act (232-198), a GOP-led bill to ban members of Congress and their families from purchasing new individual publicly traded stocks. However, it permits lawmakers to keep existing investments and was combined with a partisan voter ID requirement, drawing opposition from nearly all Democrats.”
Why attach voter suppression language to an insider trading bill?
Newsweek "House passes the “Stop Insider Trading Act”—but Trump is exempt"
It’s a win-win for them. Either you get the voting stuff passed and then undo the rest later, or you get a great talking point about how democrats wouldn’t support banning insider trading and completely ignore the Trojan horse.
House of Representatives approves Stop Insider Trading Act ; bill heads to Senate
I do appreciate that you took an integrity stance to not own or trade stocks, however, having read this bill it does not stop insider trading at all. Lawmakers can keep existing stocks: The bill does not force members of Congress to sell off the individual stocks they already hold. They can maintain these investments and still cast votes on legislative matters that directly affect the value of their portfolios. this bill is performative only and does nothing to address the issue of insider trading by legislators. It’s sad that Republicans think so little of their voters.
The White House posted on Facebook claiming that 198 Democrats voted against banning members of Congress from trading stocks while in office. What they don’t tell you is that House Republicans attached the SAVE Act to the bill. Opposing the combined bill is not the same as opposing a ban on congressional stock trading. Context matters.
New Insider Trading Ban Barely Scratches The Surface As Congress Tries To Appease Americans
Why do we have to ban it? I thought insider trading was illegal from the beginning.
You sponsored a bill in August 2025 to ban Congress from insider trading. What took Republican leadership so long to bring it to the floor?
Hey there Photo-Op Tom, nice try. According to the Campaign Legal Center this legislation does very little to stop insider trading. H.R. 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act (“SITA”), will not restore voters’ confidence that members of Congress are prioritizing the public good over their own pocketbooks. While SITA purportedly seeks to reduce concerns about lawmakers’ trading on non-public information, it fails to address the two inherent problems with congressional stock ownership: the appearance of insider trading and members’ ability to profit from their official position. SITA does not actually ban congressional stock trading, and it will thus not remove the cloud of distrust that hangs over lawmakers’ suspicious stock sales. Moreover, this legislation does nothing to limit members’ ability to use official actions to benefit the stocks they own, even if no trading occurs. Finally, SITA’s limited ban on stock purchases creates exceptions that swallow the rule.
The rest of the story: “The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Stop Insider Trading Act (232-198), a GOP-led bill to ban members of Congress and their families from purchasing new individual publicly traded stocks. However, it permits lawmakers to keep existing investments and was combined with a partisan voter ID requirement, drawing opposition from nearly all Democrats.”
I support a ban on stock trading by members of Congress, but this bill would still allow family members to trade stock, which could still involve insider trading. I don’t like that the House keeps adding the SAVE Act onto bills. Changing election laws only a few months out from an election would cause chaos and there is a clause in the SAVE Act that says that individuals who are removed from voter rolls don’t need to be notified, meaning they might not find out until they try to cast a vote.
Push to stop insider trading in Congress. Push to stop insider trading in Congress
Thank you Kat Cammack and those members who voted to ban insider trading for Congress members. Does the same rule hold for the Senate?
Alford applauds House passage of Stop Insider Trading Act
…”no member of the government excluding the President may perform insider trading”…
The rest of the story: “The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Stop Insider Trading Act (232-198), a GOP-led bill to ban members of Congress and their families from purchasing new individual publicly traded stocks. However, it permits lawmakers to keep existing investments and was combined with a partisan voter ID requirement, drawing opposition from nearly all Democrats.”
Hey there Photo-Op Tom, nice try. According to the Campaign Legal Center this legislation does very little to stop insider trading. H.R. 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act (“SITA”), will not restore voters’ confidence that members of Congress are prioritizing the public good over their own pocketbooks. While SITA purportedly seeks to reduce concerns about lawmakers’ trading on non-public information, it fails to address the two inherent problems with congressional stock ownership: the appearance of insider trading and members’ ability to profit from their official position. SITA does not actually ban congressional stock trading, and it will thus not remove the cloud of distrust that hangs over lawmakers’ suspicious stock sales. Moreover, this legislation does nothing to limit members’ ability to use official actions to benefit the stocks they own, even if no trading occurs. Finally, SITA’s limited ban on stock purchases creates exceptions that swallow the rule.
RJ what will be your vote on the Stop Insider Trading Act?
If true, what are you doing about any and all elected officials who are using their elected position to engage in insider trading?
I do appreciate that you took an integrity stance to not own or trade stocks, however, having read this bill it does not stop insider trading at all. Lawmakers can keep existing stocks: The bill does not force members of Congress to sell off the individual stocks they already hold. They can maintain these investments and still cast votes on legislative matters that directly affect the value of their portfolios. this bill is performative only and does nothing to address the issue of insider trading by legislators. It’s sad that Republicans think so little of their voters.
If true, what are you doing about any and all elected officials who are using their elected position to engage in insider trading?
Hahaha! This bill did nothing to curb the Executive Branch's ability to insider trade. Especially this President who made more last year on stock trades than all of Congress according to the $200 million figure you keep throwing out. It was also a bill that got dirtied because Republicans added in major elements of the SAVE Act. Something that you consistently whined about during government shutdowns. This bill is insufficient and you should have joined a theater troupe for all the political theatrics you attempt to promote. Shame!
…”no member of the government excluding the President may perform insider trading”…
Speaks to the desperation of the GOP right now, they’ll trade insider trading for a chance to steal this mid term election. Sounds like internal GOP polls are really that bad.
If true, what are you doing about any and all elected officials who are using their elected position to engage in insider trading?
House passes stock trading ban for Congress members with bipartisan support
House passes stock trading ban for Congress members with bipartisan support
House passes stock trading ban for Congress members with bipartisan support
House passes stock trading ban for Congress members with bipartisan support
House passes stock trading ban for Congress members with bipartisan support
House passes stock trading ban for Congress members with bipartisan support
House passes stock trading ban for Congress members with bipartisan support
House passes stock trading ban for Congress members with bipartisan support
House passes stock trading ban for Congress members with bipartisan support
House passes stock trading ban for Congress members with bipartisan support
House passes stock trading ban for Congress members with bipartisan support
House passes stock trading ban for Congress members with bipartisan support
House passes stock trading ban for Congress members with bipartisan support
House passes stock trading ban for Congress members with bipartisan support
House passes stock trading ban for Congress members with bipartisan support
House passes stock trading ban for Congress members with bipartisan support
House passes stock trading ban for Congress members with bipartisan support
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