Marjorie Taylor Greene dismisses calls for investigation into her stock trades as ‘utterly absurd’

Responding to criticisms over her stock purchases amid market fluctuations due to President Donald Trump’s tariffs, Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia finds herself under scrutiny. During the market instability surrounding Trump’s tariff announcements, Greene bought stocks in companies like Lululemon, Dell Computer, Amazon, and others. The financial disclosure document revealed that the purchases ranged from $1,001 to $15,000 without specifying exact amounts.

Democrats have raised concerns about potential insider trading, with Texas Democrat Rep. Gregorio Casar urging an investigation into individuals like Greene. He stressed the need to look into potential tips received by K Street lobbyists or firms following Trump’s actions. Greene defended herself by stating that her financial advisor handled the transactions on her behalf, ensuring transparency by reporting all investments openly. She expressed a refusal to hide her stock trades in a blind trust, unlike some others in similar positions.

Former President Donald Trump chimed in on the matter, encouraging purchases by claiming it was a favorable time to buy while associating his words with the stock market ticker of Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. With Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff spearheading a movement to prevent members of Congress from actively trading stocks, he highlighted the unfair advantage they have due to confidential information. Ossoff proposed a ban on stock trading by sitting Congress members, a move that aligns with the restrictions placed on Presidents and their families, who are not allowed to trade freely, instead managing their investments through a blind trust.

The theme of insider trading among elected officials remained a point of contention, with mention of Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi, and his trading success drawing attention. Ted Jenkin, president of Atlanta-based Exit Stage Left Advisors, endorsed the idea of elected officials refraining from stock trading without utilizing blind trusts to ensure fair practices and prevent the abuse of confidential information. Greene dismissed calls for investigations into her stock trades as “utterly absurd,” maintaining her stance on the matter in the face of mounting criticism.