Hegseth fires back at Warren’s insider trading comments tied to Iran war: ‘No one owns me’
War Secretary Pete Hegseth denied allegations of insider trading linked to the Iran conflict during a tense Senate exchange with Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who raised concerns about suspicious oil trades timed before presidential announcements. Hegseth rejected claims that he or the department profited, asserting his independence and emphasizing adherence to ethical conduct. The confrontation highlights ongoing scrutiny of financial activities by officials and potential misuse of classified information for market gains.
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Pete Hegseth Hegseth fires back at Warren’s insider trading comments tied to Iran war: ‘No one owns me’ 'No one owns me. No one owns this department, no one owns this president,' Hegseth said By Morgan Phillips Fox News Published April 30, 2026 3:54pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video ‘No one owns me’: Hegseth fires back as Warren presses on war-linked trading allegations Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., raises insider trading concerns tied to Iran conflict as War Secretary Pete Hegseth denies any wrongdoing in heated exchange.
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