Marjorie Taylor Greene Capitalizes on Market Dip Before Trump’s Tariff Pause Rally

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) revealed stock purchases of $21,000 to $315,000 made on April 8 and 9, shortly before President Trump announced a pause on tariffs, triggering a surge in stock prices. Prior to this, Greene dumped between $50,000 and $100,000 in Treasury bills, as disclosed in public records.

Trump’s announcement on April 9, which included a shift in tariffs affecting various countries, prompted a wave of stock market gains. Greene’s investments included shares in companies like Apple, which rose by 5%, and Palantir, up 19% since her purchase. Critics, particularly Democrats, have raised concerns over potential insider trading, questioning if Greene and others capitalized on market movements influenced by Trump’s tariff policy.

Despite requirements for lawmakers to report trades within 30 days, Greene’s actions are among the first to spark scrutiny amidst calls for investigations. Prominent Democrats, including Hakeem Jeffries, have echoed demands to ban congressional trading, emphasizing the ethical implications of lawmakers profiting during economic turmoil.

As the situation unfolds, questions remain over the integrity of congressional trading practices and the oversight of financial activities amid political actions that seem to unduly benefit certain individuals in power. Transparency and accountability are increasingly at the forefront of this ongoing debate.