New York Attorney General Letitia James is conducting an inquiry into potential insider trading within President Trump’s inner circle, focusing on market reactions to recent tariff policies. This inquiry, utilizing the powerful Martin Act, is unprecedented in scope, investigating whether individuals profited illegally from non-public information regarding government decisions. While proving insider trading is notoriously difficult, the inquiry involves examining trading data for suspicious patterns and potentially issuing inquiry letters. However, significant legal challenges are anticipated, including potential conflicts with executive privilege and the inherent difficulty of distinguishing legitimate trading activity from illegal insider activity in volatile markets.
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Representative Jasmine Crockett and others have expressed concern over President Trump’s mental fitness, particularly in light of his controversial tariff policies. This concern, echoed by some hedge fund managers, stems from the perceived irrationality and potential instability of these economic decisions. Crockett likened the experience of a second Trump term to an “abusive relationship,” highlighting the economic anxieties his policies have created. Even a CNBC reporter labeled Trump’s actions “insane.” The president, however, maintains he is in excellent health.
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President Trump’s fluctuating tariff policies caused significant market volatility, prompting accusations of a “pump and dump” scheme. His initial imposition of sweeping import taxes, followed by a sudden reversal and tariff reduction, led to sharp market swings and accusations of insider trading by Democratic Senator Adam Schiff. Representative Steven Horsford questioned the administration’s trade representative, Jamieson Greer, about the lack of transparency surrounding these policy changes. The incident highlighted concerns about potential market manipulation and raised questions about who benefited from the president’s actions.
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