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Why Scott Bessent Is Cracking Down on Congress Stock Trading
Yahoo Finance· 2025-12-16 08:58
Scott Bessent calls to end congressional stock trading as markets hit record bullish levels. Photo by BeInCrypto Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has renewed his call to end congressional stock trading, highlighting outsized returns by lawmakers that far outpace market benchmarks. In 2024, Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden’s portfolio surged 123.8%, compared with the S&P 500’s 24.9%, while Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s portfolio returned 70.9%. Bessent Urges End to Congressional Trading as House Leaders ...