Johnson suggested that a ban could discourage people from running for office. He had earlier voiced support for a Congressional stock trading ban.

House Speaker Mike Johnson said that members of Congress should be able to continue owning stocks.

He suggested that a stock trading ban could discourage people from running for office.

Earlier this year, Johnson expressed support for a ban, citing the “appearance of impropriety.”

  • III@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    8 hours ago

    But how would stock trading relate to “saving the soul of America”? A lot of their disgusting actions like gerrymandering or bending to knee to Trump could be painted as a means to stay in power and thus allowing them to be able to continue “saving” America. But personal stock trading?..