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Hawley Pushes Uniform Trading Ban; Trump Made 3,700 Trades

5/20/2026

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Sen. Josh Hawley urged a uniform ban on stock trading for presidents, justices and federal officials.
He reaffirmed support after disclosures showed President Donald Trump made over 3,700 trades in Q1 2026.
The bipartisan bill with Sen. Gary Peters delays trading restrictions until officials’ next term, exempting the president.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Donald Trump backs preventing congressional enrichment.

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Sen. Josh Hawley urged a uniform ban on stock trading for presidents, justices and federal officials.
He reaffirmed support after disclosures showed President Donald Trump made over 3,700 trades in Q1 2026.
The bipartisan bill with Sen. Gary Peters delays trading restrictions until officials’ next term, exempting the president.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Donald Trump backs preventing congressional enrichment.