Part 7/11:
Media, Politics, and Calls for Transparency
Turning to media accountability, a clip from CNN caused ripples due to its rare confrontation of Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. During a segment, Pelosi was asked about allegations of insider trading, a topic seldom addressed directly to her in the past. The interviewer referenced her wealth, noting that Pelosi has amassed significant wealth during her tenure, which some critics view as suspicious considering her public salary.