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Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez raised eyebrows on Capitol Hill on Wednesday by joining several Republican lawmakers in demanding a ban on members of Congress engaging in stock market transactions while in office.

The New York representative, known for her progressive positions within the Democratic Party, momentarily broke party lines to agree with a conservative sector on an issue that has gained traction in public opinion: the potential conflicts of interest that arise when those who legislate on economic and regulatory policies have personal investments in financial markets.

The gesture that marked her address was also significant. The congressman appeared before the media accompanied by Republican Tim Burchett of Tennessee, who led her to the podium and greeted her with a fist bump as a sign of respect and camaraderie. This symbolic moment underscored the unusual bipartisan alliance on an issue that has troubled much of Congress.

Ocasio-Cortez noted that transparency and trust in institutions depend on strong measures that separate the public interest from private profit. For her, allowing lawmakers to act as investors while making key legislative decisions erodes the credibility of the democratic system.

Although the proposal to restrict stock trading by members of Congress is not new, its joint support by voices as diverse as those of Ocasio-Cortez and Burchett reflects a growing public consensus: that elected representatives should not benefit from privileged information or their positions of power to obtain financial advantages.

This unexpected united front could put pressure on the leaders of both parties to seriously debate the initiative, which has so far faced resistance in the halls of Capitol Hill.