Verdict with Ted Cruz BONUS POD: Pelosi Under Fire as Trump Slams ‘Disgraceful’ Stock Gains
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Jul 31, 2025 Donald Trump labels Nancy Pelosi's stock gains as 'disgraceful' and pushes for an investigation into alleged insider trading, pointing to her astronomical net worth growth. Financial records show stark contrasts between her modest government salary and a portfolio outperforming the S&P 500. In a CNN interview, Pelosi defends herself, shifting focus to Medicaid's anniversary while asserting her husband's trading prowess. The podcast dives into the ethical implications of lawmakers' financial activities and the broader debate on regulating stock trading.
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Pelosi's Stock Returns Raise Eyebrows
- Nancy Pelosi's reported stock portfolio returned 54% in 2024, outperforming the S&P 500's 25% gain.
- Her investment timing raised concerns about possible access to non-public information.
Pelosi's Net Worth Growth Puzzle
- Pelosi's government salary is about $174,000/year but her net worth ballooned from $114.7 million in 2018 to over $260 million by 2024.
- Recent estimates place her net worth possibly as high as $413 million due to lucrative stock trades by her husband.
Trump Calls Pelosi an Insider Trader
- Donald Trump alleges Nancy Pelosi made a fortune through insider trading based on her access to future information.
- He calls for an investigation due to her unusually high stock returns, one of the highest in Wall Street history.