Summary

Donald Trump is facing insider trading accusations after urging followers to buy stocks hours before pausing global tariffs—sending markets soaring.

His Truth Social post, signed “DJT” (also the ticker for his media company), preceded a surprise 90-day tariff pause on all countries except China.

The S&P 500 jumped 9%, Nasdaq 12%, and Trump Media stock surged 22%.

Lawmakers including Sen. Adam Schiff and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are demanding investigations and disclosures, calling the timing suspicious. Critics say the sudden policy reversal created a profit window for insiders with prior knowledge.

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    11 days ago

    He’s in on it too, I guarantee it. I wouldn’t be surprised if a majority of Dems are. It explains everything.

    4 years of pumping and dumping 10% gainz every couple of weeks would turn 1K into 100K. Most of them are starting with millions.

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      11 days ago

      Yes, everything bad that happens is really caused by the Dems.

      Our best option is clearly to not vote. You’ve convinced me.

      • thanks AV@lemmy.world
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        11 days ago

        Vote for Socialists you moron quit pretending democrats were ever going to do anything to protect Americans