Senators Come Under Scrutiny for Reportedly Selling Millions in Stock Before Markets Spiraled

Four senators have reportedly been accused of selling off stocks before the effects of the coronavirus crisis hit the markets. Among those include Sens. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Kelly Loeffler (D-Ga.), Richard Burr…

Savannah RychcikMar 20, 20203 min read

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Carlson called Burr’s alleged actions “a moral crime” as it comes at a time of crisis in the United States.

Burr was not afraid to respond to these allegations. He reacted to a report published by NPR that released a recording of Burr sharing warnings of the economic impact the virus was going to have on the economy with private donors.

In a Twitter thread, Burr listed the reasons why the NPR report was a “tabloid-style hit piece.”

“NPR knowingly and irresponsibly misrepresented a speech I gave last month about the coronavirus threat,” Burr said.

Kelly Loeffler also responded to allegations that she sold stock with her husband, Jeffrey Sprecher, who is chairman of the New York Stock Exchange.

According to reports, the couple sold between $1.2 million and $3.1 million between Jan. 24 and Feb. 14.

In a tweet, she explained that decisions are made by advisors, and not her or her husband.

“This is a ridiculous and baseless attack. I do not make investment decisions for my portfolio,” Loeffler wrote, adding, “Investment decisions are made by multiple third-party advisors without my or my husband’s knowledge or involvement.”

The New York Times notes that Inhofe sold up to $400,000 of stock on Jan. 27.