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Speaker Johnson Defends Congressional Stock Trading Amid Controversy
5/15/2025
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- House Speaker Mike Johnson passionately defended congressional stock trading, citing stagnant salaries since 2009 as a driving force. While he supports a potential ban, he insists lawmakers must navigate their financial realities. Johnson reaffirmed a strict stance against insider trading, addressing recent controversies surrounding stock trades tied to Trump's tariffs.
