Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene made an appearance at the Republican National Committee event following Donald Trump’s official nomination for president. This came as Greene faced scrutiny for stock purchases made right before Trump announced a temporary halt on tariffs, causing the stock market to soar. Greene had purchased between $21,000 and $315,000 worth of stock in various companies, including tech giants like Apple and NVIDIA, as well as selling U.S. Treasury bills. This move came just hours before Trump’s announcement, which led to a significant increase in market value. Greene, a close ally of Trump, stated that her investments are managed by a financial advisor and are transparently reported.
The timing of Greene’s stock transactions has raised questions about insider trading, with Democrats calling for an investigation. Trump’s announcement of pausing tariffs led to a substantial boost in the stock market, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq experiencing significant gains. Elon Musk’s Tesla also saw a surge in stock price following the news, as he publicly opposed Trump’s tariff policies. Members of Congress, including Greene, have to disclose stock purchases within 45 days, but legislation to prevent insider trading by lawmakers has not been successful in the past. Greene’s involvement in the stock market right before Trump’s tariff policy change has brought attention to the issue of lawmakers profiting from their positions of power.
Note: The image is for illustrative purposes only and is not the original image associated with the presented article. Due to copyright reasons, we are unable to use the original images. However, you can still enjoy the accurate and up-to-date content and information provided.
