Pelosi’s time in Congress has been filled with bad decisions. She’s done nothing positive while working in Washington.
And Nancy Pelosi was thrown into the fire after the White House exposed her for this scandal.
In a sharp exchange that has reignited discussions about government transparency, Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., is pressing the White House to release financial disclosures for senior officials, only to face a pointed counter from a Trump aide who suggested Schiff turn his attention to Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s financial dealings.
Kush Desai, a White House spokesman, fired back at Schiff’s request, telling ABC News, “The American people remain highly concerned about Nancy Pelosi’s long, documented history of insider trading and eagerly await Adam Schiff refocusing his political stunt on serious issues, like Pelosi’s portfolio.”
The comment came in response to a letter Schiff sent to White House counsel David Warrington and chief of staff Susie Wiles, where he voiced “continued and growing concern regarding… failure to submit any financial disclosure reports for senior White House officials to the Office of Government Ethics within the statutorily mandated period.”
Schiff’s letter didn’t stop at criticism. He demanded specifics: a list of officials required to file “new entrant” reports, an explanation for the administration’s “failure to transmit” these reports for certification, and details on any late-filing fees tied to “delinquent filings.”
The California senator noted his involvement in an earlier bicameral letter from April, joined by Rep. Mike Levin, Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., and other Democrats, which sought similar information.
The White House, however, pushed back firmly. Speaking to Fox News Digital, spokesperson Taylor Rogers insisted that all required officials are meeting their obligations, “including the obligation to file periodic transaction reports disclosing the purchase or sale of certain securities.”
Rogers’ statement aimed to quell concerns, emphasizing compliance with established ethics protocols.
Schiff, undeterred, framed his push as a matter of public trust. “For decades, administrations of both parties, including the first Trump Administration, have fulfilled this obligation, recognizing that public trust in government depends on robust, enforceable transparency standards,” he stated.
He added that “senior officials in this administration have repeatedly failed to disclose assets and business entanglements, as well as potentially misused their official positions for personal gain.” For Schiff, “transparency and compliance with ethics laws are essential.”
The situation took a sharper turn when Desai redirected scrutiny toward Pelosi, whose reported net worth exceeds $120 million. Critics have long questioned the former House Speaker’s financial transactions during her 38-year tenure in Congress.
When approached by a Fox News Digital reporter last month, Pelosi declined to engage, walking away without comment. Her spokesman, Ian Krager, later clarified to Fox News Digital that Pelosi “does not own any stocks, and she has no prior knowledge or subsequent involvement in any transactions.”
The issue of congressional stock trading has gained traction in recent years. In 2023, Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., introduced the PELOSI Act—Preventing Elected Leaders from Owning Securities and Investments—targeting concerns about lawmakers’ financial activities.
Rep. Mark Alford, also from Missouri, proposed a similar bill in the House. Even former President Trump has signaled support for such measures, telling Time he had “watched Nancy Pelosi get rich through insider information, and I would be OK with it. If they send that to me, I would do it.”
When asked in May about supporting a potential stock trading ban, Pelosi responded, “if they do, they do,” and indicated she would back such a bill if it came to pass.
Notably, Fox News Digital found no evidence of Schiff making similar demands for financial transparency from the Biden administration.
The clash highlights a deeper tension in Washington: the balance between public accountability and political maneuvering.
As calls for transparency grow louder, the spotlight on officials’ financial dealings—whether in the White House or on Capitol Hill—shows no sign of dimming.
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