Part 8/9:
Reevaluating Government Regulations and Ethics
In a striking call from President Biden, there has been momentum building towards a congressional ban on stock trading for government officials. This proposal, framed in a context of ethical governance, garnered support from various factions. However, skepticism persists regarding the timing of this ban—coming late in Biden’s term as he seeks to distance himself from insider trading controversies that have plagued former officials like Nancy Pelosi.