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President Donald Trump faced criticism on Friday due to large securities trades he has made recently involving companies his administration interacts with. However, Eric Trump, his son, stated that these trades were conducted through a blind trust.
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The president’s trades include investments in major tech firms like Oracle, Microsoft, Nvidia, Meta, Amazon, Apple, and Alphabet, with each investment ranging from $1 million to $5 million. These companies hold various government contracts or notable commitments.
Additional tech investments by Trump ranged similarly, covering companies such as ServiceNow, Broadcom, Cadence Design Systems, Adobe, Motorola, Dell, and Uber.
His portfolio also lists defense firms like Palantir, Axon, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman. Notably, Boeing received two investments ranging from $15,000 to $50,000, along with larger investments of $1 million to $5 million.
Moreover, Trump purchased substantial amounts of securities in manufacturing companies like Comcast, Costco, Procter & Gamble, and Jabil.
Critics pointed out that Trump’s acquisition of Nvidia shares occurred just before the government revealed approval of chip sales to a particular Chinese company.
Additionally, he had invested hundreds of thousands in Palantir stock prior to taking office, with reports of Truth Social promoting the company, highlighting its advanced combat capabilities.
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This amount, between $220 million and $750 million, represents President Trump’s investments for the first quarter.
chief critic
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) criticized Trump for his investment in Nvidia, which is considered the world’s most valuable company. She accused him of facilitating a trip to China for Nvidia’s CEO, claiming this behavior constitutes a national security risk.
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Eric Trump defended his father through a social media post, asserting that the family’s assets are in a blind trust. He emphasized that the idea of individual stock management by the Trump family was misleading, contending that investing in an index fund provides exposure to large stocks, including Nvidia.
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The financial disclosure form reveals trades from January to March, but details are presented as ranges, lacking precision about individual transactions.
Forbes rating
As of Friday, Trump’s estimated net worth stands at $6.2 billion according to Forbes. He reappeared on Forbes’ list of the 400 richest Americans in 2024, credited largely to his stake in the Trump Media & Technology Group.
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