Six U.S. House members and their families bought shares right after SpaceX’s IPO… conflict-of-interest controversy

Within six days of SpaceX’s listing, filings showed six U.S. House members or their families bought about $83,000 to $245,000 in shares.

Many of the lawmakers sit on committees tied to defense, space, AI, or finance, intensifying conflict-of-interest concerns.

Ethics experts and some members argued that personal stakes in government contractors can undermine public trust and oversight.

No evidence of illegality or insider trading has been found so far; the lawmakers say the investments were lawful, often through spouses or advisers.