Rep. Leger Fernandez Calls GOP Stock Bill 'Fake' as Trump Promotes Stocks, Sells Data Access
The segment features Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez criticizing Republicans for passing what she calls a 'fake stock trading ban' in the House that does not restrict President Trump's stock trading or promotion activities. She highlights a CNN investigation showing Trump purchased shares in companies and then promoted them on Truth Social, including claims about Nevada permits and early Wall Street access via Truth Social. The congresswoman questions a Republican witness who hadn't reviewed the reports and references Sen. Josh Hawley's support for a presidential stock trading ban, suggesting GOP fear of Trump retaliation. Sourcing relies on the CNN investigation, Leger Fernandez's statements, and references to Hawley and Trump posts. No opposing Republican lawmakers or administration officials appear; the format is largely an interview-style confrontation with limited pushback. Graphics or specific filings are alluded to but not deeply detailed on screen.
Source: Courier New Mexico