At a book signing in Texas on Saturday, a conservative comedian questioned former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) about stock trading.
Alex Stranger pretends to be a Democrat wear He was wearing a mask and a T-shirt with the words “White Male Supporting Harris” printed on the front. New York Post.
In video footage of the encounter, the stranger said “The only chance we have is for Donald Trump to spend the rest of his life in prison,” Pelosi said.
Pelosi then told Stranger, “We just have to win the election.” As security tried to move Stranger away from Pelosi, the comedian asked her, “Nancy, what stocks should I buy? Nancy, you're the greatest options trader of all time. I just want to know what stocks I should buy.”
As he was shown to the door, Stranger said, “I just want to know! She makes six figures a year in Congress and has a net worth of $100 million. You want to know what stocks you should buy? Go on, listen.” He added:
According to postHer husband, Democratic Rep. Paul Pelosi, founded real estate and venture capital companies.
“Paul Pelosi's stock trading activities have attracted attention given the fact that his wife, as one of the most influential lawmakers in the country, has access to information that could influence market decisions,” the outlet reported.
In July 2022, Representative Nancy Pelosi abruptly walked out of a press conference after being asked about her husband's questionable stock trading, Breitbart News reported.
“At the same time, the Senate was preparing a vote that would directly benefit the industry in which he invested,” the article noted.
Similarly, a Breitbart News article from March found that research showing politicians made more than $1 billion in trades in 2023 bolstered a campaign to ban congressional leaders from stock trading.
In May, comedian Jon Stewart targeted Nancy Pelosi for ridicule, saying she and other lawmakers “have inside information” and are using it for personal financial gain, according to Breitbart News.
“How do they do it?” Stewart asked, adding: “The secret is understanding the intricate interconnectedness of global markets. Just kidding. They have inside information.”
