Trump Accused of Stock Market Manipulation
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Donald Trump's social media posts advising stock purchases, followed by a tariff pause, have sparked accusations of market manipulation. His posts, which preceded a significant market surge, prompted Democratic lawmakers and ethics experts to call for investigations into potential insider trading or market manipulation. While Trump's spokesperson attributed the posts to calming investor fears, critics, including a former ethics lawyer for President George W. Bush, raised concerns about the president's actions and potential conflicts of interest. However, with Republican control of Congress and the recent appointment of a Trump-nominee to head the SEC, investigations are unlikely.
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