Trump's oil investments rose amid Iran tensions
Moscow, September 10. The cost of President Donald Trump's investments in oil and gas company stocks has risen by millions of dollars since the start of the special military operation against Iran.
Consensus
- Donald Trump's oil and gas investments rose in value between late February and late August.
- The increase in value was between $1.5 million and $4.4 million.
- The analysis was based on financial disclosures and stock market data from nine oil and gas companies.
- The White House stated that Trump and his family do not personally manage the investment portfolio.
- Independent managers handle transactions on Trump's behalf.
- No evidence of insider trading was found by CNBC or Vesti.
- The last recorded transaction on Trump's investment accounts for these companies occurred on June 29.
Points of divergence
- The analysis covers the period from the end of February to the end of August. — fontanka
- The analysis covers the period from February 27 to August 31. — vesti
- The Washington Post reported a record increase in Trump's wealth over the previous year compared to other U.S. presidents. — vesti
- Trump stated in a CNBC interview that he does not link his wealth growth to his presidency. — vesti
- Trump said his children currently manage his business. — vesti
- The analysis included Exxon Mobil, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, and Occidental Petroleum. — fontanka
- The portfolio includes Exxon Mobil, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Kinder Morgan, Marathon Petroleum, Occidental Petroleum, Philips 66, Valero Energy, and Williams Companies. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Trump's oil portfolio gained millions amid conflict with Iran — Фонтанка
- Trump's investments in oil have risen since the start of the conflict with Iran — Вести