Paul Pelosi’s lucrative stock moves raise eyebrows

Paul Pelosi, the venture capitalist and husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, made headlines with $38 million in stock trades leading up to President Donald Trump’s second inauguration. The transactions included selling $24 million in Apple stock and $5 million in Nvidia shares, executed on New Year’s Eve, as revealed in government filings.

Adding to the intrigue, Paul Pelosi invested $100,000 in Tempus AI, a Chicago-based health tech company. Since the purchase on Jan. 14, Tempus AI’s stock has surged nearly 60%, further fueling public scrutiny over his timely investments.

Pelosi’s trading patterns spark scrutiny

Paul Pelosi’s trades have consistently generated significant returns, including call options in Alphabet, Amazon, Nvidia, and Vistra. In the past year, the Pelosi portfolio’s value increased by over 70%, driven by strategic trades disclosed in compliance with federal laws.

While Nancy Pelosi has repeatedly stated she has no involvement in her husband’s investments, critics argue the trades present potential conflicts of interest given her influential role in Congress. Public pressure has grown for stricter regulations on lawmakers and their spouses trading stocks.

Calls for reform intensify

The controversy comes amid bipartisan efforts to reform stock trading laws for members of Congress. Former President Joe Biden supported a ban on stock trading for lawmakers before leaving office, marking a shift in his earlier stance. Meanwhile, Donald Trump and other political divs have amplified calls for accountability, with Trump demanding legal action against Nancy Pelosi for past trades.

The Pelosis’ financial dealings remain under intense scrutiny, with watchdog groups calling for transparency and stricter enforcement of ethical standards for elected officials and their families.