A new video report from James O’Keefe’s O’Keefe Media Group highlights serious concerns about insider trading among Democratic lawmakers.
The video tracks specific stock trades made by Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Rep. Susie Lee, and Sen. Markwayne Mullin, all of whom serve on key congressional committees. Each has allegedly made significant profits from stocks tied to their committee’s work, raising eyebrows about the ethics of these investments.
O’Keefe begins by focusing on Wasserman Schultz’s purchase of ViaSat stock, which occurred right before NASA awarded the company a $4 billion contract. The timing has sparked concerns about lawmakers benefiting from information not available to the public. After the announcement of the contract, ViaSat’s stock price jumped, illustrating the potential for personal gain through privileged knowledge.
Wasserman Schultz’s actions are particularly troubling given her role on the Appropriations Committee and the Subcommittee on Military Construction. The video highlights, “That’s not a good look, right off the bat.” Other lawmakers face similar scrutiny. The report mentions Susie Lee’s investment in Rheinmetall, a German defense contractor, revealing that the stock surged by an impressive 250%. With Lee serving on a committee that oversees military construction, this raises the question: how much influence does committee membership wield over stock performance?
Senator Mullin also finds himself in the spotlight for a stock purchase in Badger Meter, a company that manufactures automated water meters. His investment coincides with new EPA mandates encouraging the shift to such meters, leading to a 40% increase in the stock price. The video draws a clear connection between Mullin’s congressional role and the timing of his financial gain.
As the video post circulated on social media, commentators expressed their frustration. One user questioned, “When will members of Congress ever be held legally accountable for their insider trading?” Another echoed this sentiment, saying, “Greed has taken over far too many of our elected officials.” These reactions underscore the public’s growing unease over the intersection of politics and personal finance.
This video serves as a sharp reminder of the risks involved when lawmakers have access to sensitive information that can be leveraged for personal profit. As other reports of similar behavior emerge, calls for greater transparency and accountability in Congress are likely to intensify. The implications of these allegations remain to be seen, but they certainly warrant closer examination as public trust in elected officials hangs in the balance.
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