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Lawmakers Demand Investigation into Trump's Insider Trading Allegations

4/10/2025

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Democratic lawmakers, led by Senators Chris Murphy and Elizabeth Warren, are sounding the alarm over possible insider trading tied to President Trump's recent 90-day tariff pause. His social media posts, hinting it was a "great time to buy," coincided with a market surge, raising suspicions that insiders may have exploited confidential information. Calls for investigations are growing to ensure accountability.

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Democratic lawmakers, led by Senators Chris Murphy and Elizabeth Warren, are sounding the alarm over possible insider trading tied to President Trump's recent 90-day tariff pause. His social media posts, hinting it was a "great time to buy," coincided with a market surge, raising suspicions that insiders may have exploited confidential information. Calls for investigations are growing to ensure accountability.