President Donald Trump has reignited his feud with former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, accusing her and her husband, Paul, of insider trading in a scathing August 9, 2025, statement. Trump claimed the couple’s stock portfolio outperformed every major hedge fund in 2024, alleging their success stemmed from “inside information.” He called Pelosi a “disgusting degenerate” and taunted her over leading two failed impeachment efforts against him. The accusations, lacking concrete evidence, amplify long-standing scrutiny of the Pelosis’ wealth, estimated at $260 million by Quiver Quantitative, with notable trades like a $2.4 million NVIDIA option yielding massive gains.
Pelosi’s office has consistently denied wrongdoing, stating she does not personally trade stocks and that Paul’s investments are independently managed. The 2012 STOCK Act mandates transparency, but critics argue its $200 fines are insufficient. Trump’s remarks coincide with growing bipartisan support for the HONEST Act, which would ban congressional stock trading, a bill Pelosi supports but Trump opposes, claiming it targets him. Senator Josh Hawley and FHFA Director Bill Pulte have echoed Trump’s call for an investigation, though the SEC and Justice Department remain silent. The controversy fuels debates over ethics in Congress, with Pelosi dismissing the claims as “ridiculous” and politically motivated. As the 2026 midterms loom, Trump’s attack keeps the spotlight on financial accountability.
