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FBI Director's Krispy Kreme Endorsement Sparks Controversial Stock Surge

9/19/2025

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FBI Director Kash Patel's endorsement of Krispy Kreme during congressional testimony resulted in a 6% stock increase.
He reported owning $15,000 to $50,000 in Krispy Kreme shares, labeling it a "good investment."
Although the stock briefly surged 12%, it closed up only 0.96%, down over 67% year-to-date.
Patel's stock trading while in office drew scrutiny, with bipartisan calls for a ban on such practices.
He also holds $50,000 to $100,000 in ON Semiconductor shares, which experienced a slight rise.

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FBI Director Kash Patel's endorsement of Krispy Kreme during congressional testimony resulted in a 6% stock increase.
He reported owning $15,000 to $50,000 in Krispy Kreme shares, labeling it a "good investment."
Although the stock briefly surged 12%, it closed up only 0.96%, down over 67% year-to-date.
Patel's stock trading while in office drew scrutiny, with bipartisan calls for a ban on such practices.
He also holds $50,000 to $100,000 in ON Semiconductor shares, which experienced a slight rise.