Additionally, CNN found 17 instances where Trump purchased shares in…
Additionally, CNN found 17 instances where Trump purchased shares in eight companies and subsequently published negative messages about these companies or their leaders. CNN: Trump promoted more than 20 companies on Truth Social after buying their stock.
Consensus
- Donald Trump promoted more than 20 companies on Truth Social shortly after purchasing their shares.
- The promotion occurred in connection with at least 44 stock transactions involving 21 companies.
- Trump's financial affairs are managed by external financial managers, according to the White House.
- The White House denied any conflict of interest and stated that Trump and his family have no control over investment decisions.
- Trump did not transfer his assets into a blind trust, unlike most previous U.S. presidents.
- Most of Trump's stock transactions were not accompanied by related posts on Truth Social.
- CNN found 17 instances where Trump bought shares in companies and later posted negative content about them.
Points of divergence
- Trump made at least 44 transactions involving 21 companies, with posts following immediately after purchases. — meduza
- In April 2025, Trump bought shares in Nvidia worth between $200,000 and $500,000 shortly before posting about the company's plans to build AI supercomputers in the U.S. — vedomosti
- Trump announced administrative decisions that could benefit companies he invested in. — vedomosti
- CNN acknowledges there is no direct evidence that Trump posted about specific companies to increase the value of his investment portfolio. — meduza
Coverage (2 sources)
- CNN: Trump Praised Over 20 Companies on Truth Social Shortly After Buying Their Stocks — Meduza
- CNN: Trump promoted over 20 companies on Truth Social after buying their shares — Ведомости