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Elizabeth WarrenonX / Twitter17h ago
I questioned Pete Hegseth about what he’s doing to crack down on insider trading during Trump’s war with Iran.
His answer? Not his concern. pic.x.com/JG1INKWxmw
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Analysis Summary
Senator Warren questioned Defense Secretary Hegseth during April 30 Senate hearings about suspicious insider trading patterns tied to the Iran war, citing $500 million in oil trades placed just 14 minutes before Trump announced ceasefire talks. Hegseth declined to directly address the allegations, instead emphasizing that the Pentagon operates "completely above board" and that his focus remains on military operations. The Pentagon has denied the insider trading reporting as "entirely false and fabricated."
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“I questioned Pete Hegseth about what he's doing to crack down on insider trading during Trump's war with Iran.”
Warren questioned Hegseth on insider trading patterns during Iran war hearings on April 30, 2026, citing suspicious oil trading activity minutes before Trump announcements.
“His answer? Not his concern.”
Hegseth responded "I don't know what you're looking for, but you ain't gonna find it," and declined to engage directly with the insider trading premise, shifting focus to military operations rather than financial markets. The characterization captures his evasive tone accurately.
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