Finance

Marjorie Taylor Greene's Strategic Stock Moves: Did She Time It Perfectly Before Trump's Big Announcement?

2025-04-14

Author: Ling

Just hours before President Donald Trump’s surprising announcement of a 90-day pause on new tariffs, he took to social media to declare it a "great time to buy." Little did anyone know, one of his staunchest supporters in Congress had already made moves that would put her in a prime position to cash in.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene made headlines when it was revealed that she invested between $21,000 and $315,000 right before the markets reacted to Trump’s announcement. Her investments spanned 17 companies, including tech giants like Apple, Tesla, Nvidia, and data firm Palantir.

In an interesting twist, congressional representatives are only required to disclose their stock purchases in ranges, and Greene made 21 transactions, each falling between $1,000 and $15,000. When Trump’s announcement hit, markets soared, and anyone who had bought stocks just days prior stood to see impressive gains.

However, Greene defended her actions, claiming she doesn’t directly manage her investments. In a statement to Business Insider, she said, "I signed a fiduciary agreement to allow my financial advisor to control my investments," emphasizing that "all of my investments are reported with full transparency."

When pressed for details regarding whether she had prior knowledge of Trump’s tariff strategy, Greene’s office remained tight-lipped—leaving many to speculate about potential market manipulation. While Democrats are echoing concerns over insider trading among Trump’s allies, there is currently no concrete evidence to support these allegations.

Greene’s recent trading spree isn’t her first; prior to this, she invested up to $285,000 in 17 companies just a few days after markets plunged following Trump's initial tariff announcements. As new disclosures are set to be revealed in the coming weeks, all eyes will be on Greene and other lawmakers involved in trading as the narrative around stock purchases amidst political maneuvers unfolds.