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Insider Trading Concerns Arise from Trump's Policy Moves

3/30/2026

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Well-timed trades before major policy moves during U.S. President Donald Trump’s term raise insider-trading concerns.
A review found at least four cases of advance knowledge on tariffs, Venezuela, and Iran.
Experts, including former CFTC officials, call for investigations to protect market integrity.
Kush Desai, the White House spokesman, denied any administration wrongdoing.
Lawmakers seek legislation banning officials from betting on politics, while rules tighten for prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi.

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Story summary

Well-timed trades before major policy moves during U.S. President Donald Trump’s term raise insider-trading concerns.
A review found at least four cases of advance knowledge on tariffs, Venezuela, and Iran.
Experts, including former CFTC officials, call for investigations to protect market integrity.
Kush Desai, the White House spokesman, denied any administration wrongdoing.
Lawmakers seek legislation banning officials from betting on politics, while rules tighten for prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi.