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Throughout the discussion, Joseph made it clear that while the stock trading activities of politicians are currently legal, their lack of transparency makes it appear questionable. He reiterated that allegations of insider trading abound, but no concrete charges have been filed against any congressional members to date. The overarching desire among citizens, he argued, is for transparency; the public deserves to have clear visibility into potential conflicts of interest and how these might affect financial markets.