GOP Rep. Tim Burchett on Congressional Stock Trading and Border Security

Congressional Stock Trading Scandal

• 🎯 Rep. Tim Burchett describes congressional stock trading as "crooked as a dog's leg" and a form of insider trading.
• 💡 He highlights the case of Rep. Kevin Hearn selling $500,000 in United Health stock before a significant price drop, suggesting prior knowledge.
• 💰 Burchett criticizes the proposed solutions, like restricting future trading but allowing current holdings, calling it a "drawbridge approach" that won't solve the core issue.
• 🤝 He states that both parties are complicit in this system, benefiting from it and laughing at the public.

Proposed Solutions and Public Disconnect

• 🛠️ Burchett advocates for a simpler solution: prohibiting all stock trading by members of Congress, suggesting they manage investments through mutual funds.
• 📉 He notes that many members make 600-700% returns, indicating they are not serving the public interest.
• 🗳️ The congressman points out that only about 12% of the population votes, leading to a disconnect where politicians don't accurately reflect the will of the people.

The SAVE Act and Voter ID

• ✅ Burchett champions the SAVE Act, which requires citizens to show identification to vote, similar to requirements for buying alcohol or using TSA.
• 🗣️ He argues this is a common-sense measure that Washington politicians use to protect their base and maintain power.
• 📢 He urges citizens to get involved, research politicians' voting records, and vote out those not serving their interests.

Border Security and Financial Mismanagement

• 💰 Burchett criticizes the $14 billion lost due to illegal immigrants, calling it widespread theft enabled by gutless politicians.
• 💸 He links this financial drain to the lack of border security and the need to stop funding DHS and dismantling ICE.
• 🌍 He asserts that the country is borrowing from future generations to cover current expenses, highlighting waste, fraud, and abuse.