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Trump Faces Market Manipulation Allegations Amid Iran Tensions

3/30/2026

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On March 29, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump faced new allegations of market manipulation tied to actions against Iran.
Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, Iranian Parliament Speaker, criticized Trump, suggesting his social media posts influenced market behavior for profit.
Ghalibaf urged Americans to beware pre-market news and to 'short' when the market is pumped and 'go long' when it dumps.
Observers and analysts described Ghalibaf's comments as unreal and surreal.

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On March 29, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump faced new allegations of market manipulation tied to actions against Iran.
Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, Iranian Parliament Speaker, criticized Trump, suggesting his social media posts influenced market behavior for profit.
Ghalibaf urged Americans to beware pre-market news and to 'short' when the market is pumped and 'go long' when it dumps.
Observers and analysts described Ghalibaf's comments as unreal and surreal.