The recent fluctuations in the stock market were notably influenced by Donald Trump's tariff plan, which initially led to a significant decline, causing concern among investors about global trade. After Trump hinted at stock buying on social media and announced a tariff pause, the market rebounded sharply, showing impressive single-day gains. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized these actions, pointing out potential insider trading implications for Congress members and calling for more transparency and regulations around stock trading by lawmakers.
"Any member of Congress who purchased stocks in the last 48 hours should probably disclose that now. I've been hearing some interesting chatter on the floor."
"If people are pissed about insider trading here at the House, look at what's happening at the White House right now... I don't think that Trump just coincidentally said buy stocks and then shortly later made an announcement that dramatically inflated asset prices."
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