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Trump logs $79M–$270M in stock trades while backing AI giants he profits from

Financial disclosures reveal the president's heavy trading activity in July, including major Microsoft and Amazon positions, amid his push for AI and data center policy.

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What to know

  • Trump's July financial disclosures show $79M–$270M in securities trading, including major positions in Microsoft and Amazon during the same period he championed AI and data center policy.
  • The president bought and sold tech stock on the same days—selling $5M–$25M each of Microsoft and Amazon on July 20, then repurchasing within days—raising questions about market-timing and conflicts.
  • Trump also sold $250K–$500K of defense contractor Northrop Grumman the same day he signed an executive order tightening defense supply chain rules.
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Miller's blame-shifting reflects internal GOP dysfunction and arrogance that undermines the party.

  • “Stephen Miller's arrogant overconfidence is one big reason the Trump ship is sinking. Thune is just making the least worst decision that is still available.”

    MaryAustinBooks · Mastodon ↗

“It's particularly disturbing considering that the president has emerged as a champion for artificial intelligence and data centers—an industry that Microsoft and Amazon have invested billions of dollars in.”

New Republic, Publication · New Republic ↗ · Sep 22

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Trump logs $79M–$270M in stock trades while backing AI giants he profits from
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    New Republic details Trump's AI industry profits amid policy advocacy

    New Republic published analysis flagging that Trump's championing of AI and data centers—industries where Microsoft and Amazon have invested billions—coincides with his direct financial gains from trading their stock, raising conflict-of-interest concerns.

    “If the Republicans lose the midterms it'll be because [Senate Majority Leader] John Thune didn't get the SAVE America Act passed.”
    — Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief of staff · source
    • MaryAustinBooks@mstdn.social

      Stephen Miller's arrogant overconfidence is one big reason the Trump ship is sinking. Thune is just making the least worst decision that is still available. But hey, I won't get in the way of good old fashioned MAGA circular firing squad! The blame game is gonna turn into the BLAM! game soon, and I'm here for it. https://…

      MaryAustinBooks@mstdn.socialMastodon1d ago1▲view on Mastodon ↗
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    • Sounds like he and Katie are afraid their accumulated riches will be spent on lawyers instead of the lovely retirement they hoped for. I hope it’s so much worse for them than that.

      LiluLayr/politics19h agoview on r/politics ↗

    • It’s the asshat Steve Miller. What a Joker. It’s all Take the Money and Run. Abracadabra, he is just going to Take the Money and Run on a Jet Airliner.

      cargdadr/politics16h agoview on r/politics ↗
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  2. background

    Trump sells major Microsoft and Amazon positions — Trump's financial disclosures revealed he sold between $5 million and $25 million each of Microsoft and Amazon shares on July 20. Days later, he reported buying between $100,001 and $250,000 of Microsoft and between $1,001 and $15,000 of Amazon.

  3. background

    Trump sells defense contractor shares same day as supply chain order — Trump sold between $250,001 and $500,000 of Northrop Grumman aerospace and defense shares on the same day he signed an executive order tightening supply chain requirements for defense contractors.

  4. background

    Trump trades $79M–$270M in securities during July — Trump completed 1,156 securities transactions in July, purchasing at least $43.6 million worth of shares and selling at least $35.6 million. Total transaction volume ranged from $79 million to $270 million.

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