A sudden stock market rally following Donald Trump’s tariff pause has triggered a Senate call for insider trading investigations into the President and his inner circle.
At a Glance
- Senators demand SEC probe into Trump-linked trades
- Allegations center on timing of tariff announcements
- Market surged after Trump posted bullish Truth Social message
- S&P 500 had best day since 2008 following tariff pause
Suspicious Trades and a Soaring Market
A group of Democratic Senators led by Elizabeth Warren is calling on the Securities and Exchange Commission to launch a formal investigation into possible insider trading connected to Donald Trump’s tariff policies. The demand follows a sharp market spike on the same day Trump paused controversial tariffs—after earlier encouraging followers on Truth Social to buy stocks.
According to The Guardian, Trump’s message posted at 9:37 a.m. read “THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY!!! DJT.” Hours later, at 1:18 p.m., he formally announced a 90-day pause on tariffs. The S&P 500 rallied sharply in response, raising red flags among lawmakers and analysts alike.
Watch France 24’s coverage of the allegations at Trump Insider Trading Scandal?.
Warren Leads the Charge
Senator Warren, joined by Chuck Schumer and other key Democrats, sent a letter to the SEC citing concerns that Trump or members of his inner circle may have profited from market-altering announcements. “We urge the SEC to investigate whether the tariff announcements enriched administration insiders and friends at the expense of the American public,” Warren wrote in a statement echoed by multiple outlets including Newsweek.
This request aligns with broader concerns about unchecked market manipulation by political figures. Warren emphasized that any investigation must determine whether anyone “had prior knowledge of the tariff pause that they abused to make stock trades.”
Truth Social Under Scrutiny
Analysts have focused particularly on Trump’s use of Truth Social to foreshadow his policy announcement. The timing has led many to suspect the message may have been a signal to insiders—or at least a reckless comment with massive financial consequences.
As detailed by France24, such a move would be unprecedented in its implications for presidential influence over financial markets. “It is unconscionable,” Warren said, “that insiders may have actively profited from the market volatility and potentially perpetrated financial fraud on the American public.”
More Than Politics at Stake
This isn’t just about Trump, according to the Senators. It’s about restoring integrity to a system vulnerable to abuse. As Senate Banking Committee documents note, the call for action fits into broader efforts to regulate insider trading by public officials—including members of Congress.
Senator Cory Booker added that it’s time Congress assumes greater oversight responsibility. “The real group that should be holding investigations and accountability is Congress,” he said.
While no direct evidence of wrongdoing has surfaced yet, the SEC’s response—or lack thereof—will be closely watched. In a volatile election year, this inquiry could have explosive implications not only for Trump’s financial entanglements, but for public trust in government-market boundaries.
