During his second term, US President Donald Trump has become the subject of close attention not only from political scientists but also from financial analysts. A new investigation conducted by CNN using artificial intelligence has revealed a worrying pattern in the behavior of the head of state. The analysis showed that Trump repeatedly purchased stocks of companies that he subsequently praised on his Truth Social microblog.
The Algorithm of Coincidences: From Purchase to Publication
Experts compared the database of the president's posts on social media with official declarations of securities transactions. The results were unambiguous: Trump made at least 44 purchases of stocks of 21 different companies within a week before publishing a laudatory post about these firms, their executives, or their products on social media.
Furthermore, the US leader made transactions shortly before publications that highlighted changes in government policy. These changes could potentially benefit specific companies, even if their names were not mentioned directly. Collectively, this paints a picture where the public statements of the head of state could contribute to the growth in value of the assets he owns.
The Nvidia Case: "Very Important News"
One of the most illustrative examples cited in the report was the story involving the tech giant Nvidia. On April 15, 2025, Trump published a post on Truth Social calling the information "very important and exciting news".
The President reported that the company, a world leader in computer chip manufacturing, announced plans to build supercomputers for artificial intelligence in the US. Trump promised that all necessary permits would be issued to Nvidia and similar corporations "at an accelerated rate and promptly".
However, at the time of the post, the President failed to disclose a key detail: just a few days prior, he had purchased Nvidia stock worth between $200,000 and $500,000. This timing coincidence raised questions about how independent financial decisions are from public rhetoric.
Scale of Activity and Government Response
Trump remains one of the most active social media users among world leaders. Over the past year, he has published more than 6,000 posts, often sharing his opinions on major corporations. In parallel, his financial managers have executed more than 20,000 stock buy or sell transactions.
Government regulatory bodies state that the combination of active trading and public statements raises serious questions about a potential conflict of interest for the President. The US Congress is already discussing whether presidents and legislators should be allowed to trade stocks at all to eliminate such risks.
The White House Position
The President's administration categorically denies that Trump has ever used his position for personal financial gain. The White House emphasizes that his actions are directed solely for the benefit of the American public.
According to administration representatives, all stock transactions are conducted by third-party financial managers, and Trump and his family have no control over which specific assets are purchased. However, CNN notes an important nuance: unlike many of his predecessors, Trump did not place his assets in a blind trust. This means that theoretically, he could know which stocks his fund managers are buying or selling.
Nevertheless, the publication acknowledges that there is currently no direct evidence that Trump published posts about specific companies specifically to increase his investment portfolio. However, the coincidences in dates and topics remain a fact requiring public discussion.
