A.G. Gancarski
U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna says her colleagues, including but not limited to leadership in the House, are issuing dire warnings that she needs to stop trying to end stock trading in Congress.
“I can tell you that I got a lot of pushback from leadership and not just leadership in itself, but I actually received calls from other members of Congress saying that … what we were doing was going to hurt people. I was also told that I was putting the Republic in jeopardy, because I was going to cost us the Midterms if I brought this to the floor. And what I will tell you is what I’m trying to do is actually save the Republic. And so if you think that that’s the biggest problem that we have in this country, maybe you shouldn’t be in a leadership position,” the Florida Republican said Wednesday to Fox News‘ Jesse Watters.
Luna vows to either get the bill to the floor or expose those who are trying to stop her. She intends to force a vote next month, reports POLITICO.
“I frankly believe if you want to be a stock trader, get into a different career field, but don’t do it in Congress,” she said. “I’m taking a lot of heat, not just from my own party, but we’re going to see it from the other side. And I’m ready to name names, so you either put it on the ground and let us vote on it, or you can continue to lie to the American people on your position on thinking that you should defend insider trading.”
5 comments
Steven P. Kirn, Ph.D.
July 31, 2025 at 4:34 am
While there have been transgressions in the past, 2025 has taken “conflict of interest” to a new level — turning it on its head to where benefitting from such “interests” has become a mark of pride and badge of power. I commend Rep. Luna for taking a principled stand and hope that more in Congress will sta in d with her.
ScienceBLVR
July 31, 2025 at 8:49 am
While Luna is naming names, and taking stands how about doing something, anything, that matters to her constituents, of which I am one. Perhaps she will help children get food or medical care since she voted for the BBB that cuts them off. How about insurance? How about health care for females not just her in Congress. Feckless fight that no one is asking for as usual with Luna.
Pinellas Peteo
July 31, 2025 at 9:44 am
You can’t get healthcare? Obama care? Something for nothing I guess.
MH/Duuuval
July 31, 2025 at 10:19 pm
Trump and his loyal Congressional followers kneecapped Obamacare subsidies, so next year a lot of folks will be going without coverage.
J. Rooney
July 31, 2025 at 4:11 pm
Wow! If she is serious and truthful, I’m impressed!
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