Most importantly, did Burr and his wife trade on valuable insider information that he gained by virtue of his position as an elected official? It's worth noting that several other senators also bought and sold stock as the economy veered toward its current downturn in recent weeks. However, Burr's sales stand out because they represented such a large portion of his stock portfolio, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. In February, two weeks after the sales, Burr offered sharp warnings about the dire potential effects of coronavirus during a private event, according to audio obtained by NPR. These remarks were in marked contrast with President Trump's public comments at the time, which suggested the virus would disappear.

Source: CNN March 20, 2020 20:48 UTC