She Became Rich Off Insider Info’ — Trump Demands Probe into Pelosi’s $260M Wealth
Former President Donald Trump reignited controversy by calling for an investigation into Nancy Pelosi’s financial holdings—claiming she and her husband amassed extraordinary wealth through insider trading.
In multiple posts on Truth Social, Trump accused Pelosi of outpacing top hedge funds in 2024 through insider information. “Crooked Nancy Pelosi… beat every Hedge Fund in 2024,” he wrote. “She made a fortune with her husband, and I think that’s disgraceful.” The Times of IndiaNew York Post
Pelosi’s spokesperson responded by clarifying that she does not own individual stocks nor is involved in her husband’s investment decisions. New York Post
Trump’s demands also follow earlier calls to investigate Pelosi over her family’s trading practices. Despite earning a congressional salary of around $174,000, Pelosi’s net worth—primarily tied to her husband Paul’s investments—is estimated at approximately $260 million. New York PostThe Economic TimesYahoo Finance
The backdrop to these accusations includes the proposed PELOSI Act (officially the PELOSI Act), introduced by Republican Senator Josh Hawley, which narrowly passed a key committee. It would ban individual stock trading by members of Congress and their families. Initially supportive, Trump later criticized the legislation—claiming it aided Pelosi—though he said he favors a stock-trading ban once he understands the full impact. The Daily BeastNew York Post+1
Nancy Pelosi herself responded during a live CNN interview: “That’s ridiculous… I very much support the efforts to stop the trading of members of Congress… If they are, they are prosecuted.” New York Post
Calls for reform are increasingly urgent. Public sentiment aligns with this push—86% of Americans support a ban on individual stock trading by members of Congress and their family members, according to a 2023 poll. The TimesWikipedia
As the PELOSI Act heads toward potential floor votes, Trump’s renewed accusations sit at the center of a flashpoint debate over wealth, ethics, and power in Washington.
