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The campaign has also been marked by pointed debates and controversy, particularly surrounding allegations of stock trading misconduct involving Ciattarelli's opponent, Mikie Sherrill. A flashback clip from earlier this year shows Sherrill dismissing reports of her making $7 million from stock trades, referencing a Newsmax article citing a Washington Free Beacon report. She characterized Newsmax as a “questionable organization,” but failed to provide a clear response regarding her financial gains. Ciattarelli denounced her response, accusing her of dodging accountability and claiming that her silence indicates possible involvement in financial misconduct. He criticized her for allegedly breaking federal law related to stock trading and emphasized her inability to justify her increased net worth, which reportedly tripled over recent years.