GOP Lawmaker Makes Strange Confession
Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-Pa.) is under fire from Democrats—but he’s not backing down. The freshman lawmaker is defending himself amid media scrutiny over stock trades made by his financial advisers, even as he pushes legislation to ban congressional stock trading altogether.
While Bresnahan campaigned on ending insider profiteering in Washington, he’s been targeted for not freezing his investment accounts. But the Pennsylvania congressman says halting all activity would mean serious financial harm.
“Just leave it sitting there and go broke?” Bresnahan told WVIA. “That’s not responsible. I won’t let my family suffer just to score political points.”
Bresnahan Backs Reform — But Wants It Done Right
Bresnahan, a multimillionaire businessman before entering Congress, has long advocated for a blind trust to shield him from stock decisions. But efforts to establish one have stalled due to conflicts with the House Ethics Committee. He insists he’s taken every ethical precaution: banning trades that benefit foreign adversaries or short American companies, and directing that he be kept in the dark about any trading activity.
According to a letter from his attorney, Bresnahan has no knowledge or involvement in his portfolio decisions, and is only notified after transactions are completed.
Leading the Charge to Ban Congressional Stock Trading
Unlike many in Washington, Bresnahan isn’t just talking. He’s introduced a bill to ban stock trading for members of Congress and their spouses—a move that’s gaining momentum as public frustration over political profiteering grows. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) are also backing efforts to force votes on similar legislation.
“Americans deserve a government they can trust,” Bresnahan’s office said. “That starts with cutting off the financial games that too many career politicians have abused for decades.”
Pelosi’s Family Trades Come Back Into Focus
Democrats quickly pounced on Bresnahan, accusing him of hypocrisy. But his team fired back—reminding Americans of the Pelosi family’s infamous trading record.
“Nancy Pelosi’s husband made millions off timely trades while she was Speaker,” said Bresnahan spokesperson Hannah Pope. “But suddenly they care about ethics?”
While Pelosi now claims to support a ban on congressional stock trading, many voters question why she waited until after intense public backlash. Bresnahan, by contrast, is among the few members of Congress actually leading the charge for reform—before it became politically convenient.
Putting Pennsylvania First
Bresnahan emphasized that his top priority is representing the hardworking families of Pennsylvania’s Eighth Congressional District—not enriching himself.
“This isn’t a career move,” he said. “It’s public service. And I won’t apologize for trying to do it the right way.”
As Congress inches closer to real action on banning insider trades, Bresnahan is emerging as a voice of reason and reform—despite the attacks from the left.
