If you thought last night’s State of the Union was going to be a snooze fest, you must have missed the moment when President Trump delivered a zinger that had even Elizabeth Warren, of all people, on her feet clapping. Forget Hollywood for drama, folks; Washington’s got it covered.
Trump’s call to ban congressional insider trading, with a cheeky jab at former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, had the crowd roaring. You see, Trump didn’t just propose the STOP Insider Trading Act—he threw in a side-eye at Pelosi by asking if she’d stand for the ban. Spoiler alert: she didn’t.
.@POTUS: As we ensure that all Americans can profit from a rising stock market, let’s also ensure that members of Congress cannot corruptly profit using inside information. Pass the STOP Insider Trading Act WITHOUT DELAY.
"Did Nancy Pelosi stand up? Doubt it." ? pic.twitter.com/sTKvLYTcms
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) February 25, 2026
In the aftermath, when CNN of all places decided to do some hard-hitting journalism, Pelosi was caught off guard. You could almost see the gears in her head stop turning when the interviewer asked about Warren’s applause at Trump’s insider trading dig.
Pelosi, usually as smooth as a well-oiled political machine, stumbled over her words like a kid caught with her hand in the cookie jar. It was an awkward moment for the former Speaker who, let’s face it, has had a pretty impressive run in the stock market—better than the S&P 500 and even Warren Buffett! She says it’s luck. Sure, and I’m the King of England.
YIKES: Nancy Pelosi CAUGHT OFF GUARD as CNN points out that Elizabeth Warren stood and applauded as President Trump ridiculed her with regard to BANNING Members of Congress from trading stocks.
She starts mumbling incoherently as she CLEARLY doesn't have a response ready. pic.twitter.com/kZqjfpeoNA
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) February 25, 2026
Elizabeth Warren applauding Trump’s jab was probably not in Pelosi’s bingo card of the night. That’s gotta sting, especially coming from someone on her own side. But hey, maybe Pelosi should have spent less time trading and more time preparing for questions she’d rather not answer.
I’m sure The good Senator was concerned about everyone else’s insider trading and not the former Speaker’s incredible returns. https://t.co/CP3J0lrVTV
— Tim Burchett (@timburchett) February 25, 2026