The senator insisted she had nothing to do with February stock trades--which included the selling of several that were 'hammered' in the stock market due to coronavirus concerns.
"I come from the private sector. I have 20 years experience in financial services," Loeffler responded to Carlson's questions over whether she somehow allegedly broke the rules of the Stock Act.
"So Tucker that would be financial advisers who are charged with conducting trades in our portfolios which we don't have a say over. I think the most important thing is that I am informed only after those trades are made I have nothing in terms of a say in what buys or sells are executed, what that timing is, and I'm only advised after it happens, almost concurrent with the public reporting we do here," Loeffler said.
Carlson pressed,"With respect, this was not three months ago, this was a month ago, when you received this sheet. I mean, you can read a balance sheet obviously, it's what did all of your life until recently, did you think maybe it portends something ominous for the economy - did that thought cross your mind?"
On March 10, Loeffler released a video portraying a glowing view of the economy under Trump:"The good news is the consumer is strong, the economy is strong, jobs are growing, our president has done a fantastic job making sure we're in the best position to manage through this situation."
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