Democrat Mikie Sherrill, a U.S. Representative for New Jersey since 2019 and prospective gubernatorial candidate, appeared to stumble when questioned about alleged stock trades during a recent interview. When Charlamagne asked directly, “Did you make $7 million in stock trades?” Sherrill responded with hesitation, saying, “I, I haven’t, uh, I, I don’t believe I did, but I’d have to go see what, what that was alluding to…” A video clip of the exchange quickly circulated online, raising questions about her financial activities and transparency.
The scrutiny surrounding Sherrill’s stock trading comes amid growing debate over the ethics of lawmakers engaging in financial markets. While holding public office, representatives have access to information that is not available to the general public and could potentially exploit their positions for personal gain. Public records indicate that Sherrill has reported numerous stock transactions during her time in Congress, though the specific figures and details remain subject to interpretation and further investigation.