Newsom backs presidential stock trading ban

EXETER, New Hampshire — Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) threw his support behind a federal stock trading ban on Saturday, telling the Washington Examiner he believes restrictions should apply to the executive branch and the president.

Newsom backs presidential stock trading ban

TL;DR

  • Gov. Gavin Newsom supports a federal ban on stock trading for government officials.
  • He believes the ban should include the executive branch and the president.
  • Newsom called the current practice "obscene and absurd."
  • The remarks were made during a campaign event in New Hampshire.