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Trump Makes 3,600 Trades Worth $750M, Ethics Questioned

5/22/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump made over 3,600 stock trades worth up to $750 million in Q1 2026.
The Office of Government Ethics reported the trades involved stocks and bonds of corporations, small firms and admin-backed firms in technology, banking and entertainment, raising ethical concerns.
Vice President JD Vance said the president does not use a Robinhood account at Oval Office, while the trading volume exceeds congressional activity, comparisons to congressional corruption.

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U.S. President Donald Trump made over 3,600 stock trades worth up to $750 million in Q1 2026.
The Office of Government Ethics reported the trades involved stocks and bonds of corporations, small firms and admin-backed firms in technology, banking and entertainment, raising ethical concerns.
Vice President JD Vance said the president does not use a Robinhood account at Oval Office, while the trading volume exceeds congressional activity, comparisons to congressional corruption.