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As some lawmakers cash in on Trump’s tariffs, others try to ban betting on Wall Street

June 19, 2025

A recent Wall Street Journal analysis reveals a surge in stock trading by lawmakers and their families in early April, as President Trump’s shifting stance on tariffs sent markets into turmoil. But while some members cashed in, others are looking to highlight lawmakers’ trades and bar Congress from betting on Wall Street. Lisa Desjardins has the story. [...] Read full article.