Politics
Ron DeSantis PAC fundraising off Governor’s insider trading ban stance
The PAC’s fundraising has been paltry up until now.
The RON PAC is betting that donors will want to pony up and back Gov. Ron DeSantis‘ opposition to insider trading in Congress.
“Congress shouldn’t profit from insider info. RON PAC is fighting to end congressional insider trading. JOIN US-DONATE $35 NOW,” the text message appeal reads.
DeSantis has become increasingly outspoken on the subject of late, including in a press conference this week supporting Rep. Anna Paulina Luna‘s effort to ban members of Congress from day trading.
“You’ll have people get elected to Congress having never shown any investment acumen ever in their life, and then all of a sudden, they become Warren Buffett on steroids,” DeSantis said.
DeSantis also wants the Legislature to pass a requirement that any candidate for federal office disclose if they intend to trade if elected.
“When they qualify for federal office, there’s going to be a check box, ‘Do you intend to trade individual stocks while you’re in Congress? Yes or no,’” DeSantis said.
RON PAC has had modest fundraising at last report, with a little more than $260,000 raised through last June.
A report encompassing activity through the end of 2025 is pending.
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Florida Politics’ A.G. Gancarski and Jacob Ogles contributed reporting.
