And she has no prior knowledge or subsequent involvement in any transactions.” One month before to the Department of Justice announcing an antitrust case against.
The internet behemoth, Pelosi sold off about $1.5 million worth of stock in Alphabet, the holding company of Google. This was just one of her previous smart deals.
Sen. Josh Hawley, a Republican from Missouri, introduced the Preventing Elected Leaders from Owning Securities and Investments (PELOSI) Act in January 2023,
Which would have barred members of Congress from trading stocks, causing the long-time congresswoman to face criticism for her investments.
In a statement released in January 2023, Hawley stated, “Politicians in Washington have exploited the economic system they create the regulations for, making money for themselves.