Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Trump Attacks Hawley Over Stock Trading Ban: 'Sabotage'
A new bill called the Honest Act is being discussed that would stop politicians and their families from buying and selling stocks while in office.
Senator Josh Hawley voted to support the bill, which angered former President Donald Trump.
Trump accused Hawley of working against him and being used by Democrats.
The bill includes the president and vice president in the ban, but would not apply to Trump.
The vote has caused conflict within the Republican party regarding ethics rules that may affect the Trump administration.
Sen. Josh Hawley and Democrats advanced a stock trading ban for elected officials.
The bill, called the Honest Act, would ban officials, including the president and VP, from trading stocks.
Trump accused Hawley of betrayal, criticizing his votes on amendments.
Trump claimed Hawley was being used by Democrats.
The bill, if passed, would not affect Trump retroactively.
- Who
- Sen. Josh Hawley, Donald Trump, and other Senators.
- What
- Senate committee advanced a stock trading ban for elected officials, named Honest Act.
- When
- Wednesday, vote took place.
- Where
- Senate committee
- Why
- To ban elected officials from trading stocks.
Proponents of the Bill
Opponents of the Bill
Stock Trading
Proponents of the Bill
Ban stock trading by elected officials to prevent insider trading.
Opponents of the Bill
Oppose because they don't want to be restricted from trading stocks.
- Bill Name
- Honest Act
- Key Players
- Sen. Josh Hawley, Donald Trump
- Bill's Aim
- Ban elected officials from stock trading
- Trump's Reaction
- Accused Hawley of betrayal
- Bill's Scope
- Members of Congress, President, VP, Spouses
- Retroactive application
- No - current presidency unaffected.