Trump's Stock Manipulation Exposed: 20 Companies Promoted After His Investments

Trump's financial integrity is under fire as a CNN investigation uncovers 20 instances where he promoted companies on Truth Social after purchasing their stocks.

Last year, Trump hyped Nvidia, the computer chip giant, just as it announced plans to build AI supercomputers in the U.S. He claimed "very big and exciting news" and promised expedited permits for similar firms.

What he failed to disclose was that he had just acquired between $200,000 and $500,000 worth of Nvidia shares the day before his announcement. This is just a sliver of a much larger issue.

The investigation revealed that around 20 companies received endorsements on Truth Social shortly after Trump invested in them. These companies later secured lucrative government contracts, raising eyebrows about potential conflicts of interest.

The White House has categorically denied any wrongdoing, asserting that Trump’s actions are aimed at benefiting the American public. They claim his financial matters are managed by external professionals.

White House spokesperson Anna Kelly stated that Trump's assets are "held in fully discretionary accounts managed by independent third-party financial institutions."

She insisted, "President Trump only acts in the best interests of the American public," dismissing allegations of conflicts of interest as baseless attacks from the media.

Trump himself brushed off accusations regarding his financial dealings during a recent press conference at Joint Base Andrews. When pressed by a reporter about leveraging his businesses for personal gain, he claimed, "I don’t get involved in my personal finances." His sons stood behind him as he spoke.

The reporter pointed out that Trump still profits from his investments regardless of his direct involvement. Trump responded, "I’ve made a lot of money before I became president, and they invest my money."

He added, "I don’t talk to them. I never even - I don’t even speak to them." He described his financial management as "closed accounts," indicating a hands-off approach.

Support for Trump remains strong among Republicans despite the investigation. Many expressed unwavering loyalty following a nearly 1,000-page report detailing his financial activities.

This report claims Trump generated over $2.2 billion last year from a diverse portfolio of business ventures and investments. This staggering figure includes income from property holdings, golf courses, licensing agreements, and Trump-branded products.

During his second term, Trump and his family made significant investments in digital currency and cryptocurrency ventures. He previously stated that he envisioned the U.S. becoming the "crypto capital of the world."

Supporter Michelle Geinosky traveled from Chicago to defend Trump, stating, "I think he’s doing everything that he can right now, and a lot of the money that I think comes to him is his own money."

She emphasized, "He’s first and foremost a businessman," arguing that people often forget this aspect of his identity. "Nobody’s God and everybody’s not perfect," she added, suggesting that Trump should not be held to unrealistic standards.