Florida Republican Representative Anna Paulina Luna is among speakers set to headline the Dallas convention's opening day on Wednesday, where the theme of "government integrity" will take center stage.

Republicans are leveraging the midterm convention to champion a congressional stock trading ban as a key anti-corruption measure, even as President Trump's personal investment accounts continue executing millions of dollars in active trades.

Since returning to the White House, Trump has maintained an unusually large and active investment portfolio. According to a prior analysis of his annual financial disclosures, he reported at least $858 million in assets and over 21,000 trades across eight accounts in 2025. During his entire first term, he reported roughly 500 trades.

This activity shows no signs of slowing down. In June alone, Trump disclosed 1,051 trades totaling between $78.1 million and $263.1 million. His accounts bought and sold stocks, bonds, and exchange-traded funds, including multi-million-dollar positions involving Meta, Berkshire Hathaway, Visa, and Mastercard, as well as up to $50,000 in newly listed SpaceX stock.

Some of these investments are in sectors directly impacted by presidential decisions. Reports on Wednesday indicated that from the eve of the Iran war through August 31, Trump's disclosed nine largest oil and gas holdings appreciated by an estimated $1.5 million to $4.4 million, while his accounts continued buying and selling energy stocks during the conflict.

Media investigations have not uncovered evidence that Trump directed these trades, traded on advance knowledge of government decisions, or formulated policies to benefit his investments. The Trump Organization maintains that external financial institutions hold complete autonomy over investment decisions and rely heavily on automated strategies.

The White House asserts that Trump cannot direct individual trades and that "no conflicts of interest exist." Nevertheless, Trump remains the beneficiary of these assets and profits from their appreciation.

Luna's speaking slot at Wednesday's convention coincides with House Republicans having passed their first major congressional stock trading restriction bill in years less than two months ago. The GOP-led Stop Insider Trading Act passed the House in July by a vote of 232 to 198.

The legislation would prohibit members of Congress from purchasing individual stocks during their tenure, while allowing them to retain existing holdings and sell shares after publicly disclosing their intent at least seven days in advance. The restrictions do not apply to the President.

Congressional stock trading bans enjoy broad public support, with lawmakers' well-timed trades and rapidly growing portfolios drawing sustained scrutiny over the years. However, critics argue that the House bill still leaves potential conflict-of-interest loopholes.

"This is a stock trading ban that still allows stock trading," said Rhode Island Democratic Representative Seth Magaziner in July. He had collaborated with Republicans on a more comprehensive proposal.