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Trump buys Boeing stock before China deal, raises conflict concerns

5/18/2026

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President Donald Trump bought Boeing stock weeks before his Beijing visit, where he announced a sale of 200 Boeing planes to China.
The disclosures also show Trump bought shares in Oracle, Nvidia, Meta and Palantir in Q1 2026, firms tied to administration contracts or regulatory actions.
Critics argue the timing creates conflict-of-interest concerns, citing inflation, fuel price spikes and warning self-enrichment may damage the party before the November 2026 midterms.

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President Donald Trump bought Boeing stock weeks before his Beijing visit, where he announced a sale of 200 Boeing planes to China.
The disclosures also show Trump bought shares in Oracle, Nvidia, Meta and Palantir in Q1 2026, firms tied to administration contracts or regulatory actions.
Critics argue the timing creates conflict-of-interest concerns, citing inflation, fuel price spikes and warning self-enrichment may damage the party before the November 2026 midterms.