The Daily Signal Jasmine Crockett's Unreported Stocks, Zohran Mamdani's Islamophobia Lie, Sen. Ron Johnson | Oct. 28, 2025
Oct 28, 2025
Sen. Ron Johnson, a Republican U.S. senator from Wisconsin, joins to shed light on the ongoing government shutdown and the legislative proposals aiming to resolve it. He discusses the Shutdown Fairness Act and alternatives like the Eliminate Shutdown Act amidst growing public dissatisfaction. The conversation also touches on Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s alleged undisclosed stock holdings and Zohran Mamdani's inaccuracies regarding his aunt’s experiences after 9/11, highlighting the intersection of politics and accountability.
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Undisclosed Lawmaker Stock Holdings
- Representative Jasmine Crockett held undeclared stocks in at least 25 companies during her 2022 congressional run.
- The undisclosed portfolio included Amazon, ExxonMobil, Johnson & Johnson, and corporate cannabis shares, raising hypocrisy concerns.
Conflicting Family Story About Post‑9/11 Islamophobia
- Zohran Mamdani claimed his aunt stopped riding the NYC subway in a burqa after 9/11, but reporters found inconsistencies.
- He later said he meant a different relative who lived in Tanzania and had passed away, complicating his account.
Shutdown Pain Increases Political Pressure
- Public frustration over the shutdown is growing as federal workers miss paychecks and use food banks.
- Unions and media coverage increase pressure on lawmakers to pass a clean continuing resolution.