Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene bought between $21,000 and $315,000 worth of stocks in 19 companies just before President Donald Trump announced a pause on tariffs. The announcement sent markets soaring.
According to a financial disclosure made public on Monday, Greene made the purchases on Tuesday and Wednesday. She invested in companies like Apple and Palantir. Members of Congress only have to disclose the ranges of their purchases.
Each of Greene’s 21 stock purchases was valued between $1,000 and $15,000. Trump’s tariff pause announcement caused a market rebound. This benefited those who had invested shortly before his post.
Greene has said she does not control her trades.
Greene’s timely stock trades scrutiny
She has a fiduciary agreement that allows her financial advisor to manage her investments.
However, questions arose about whether she had advance knowledge of Trump’s decision. Greene’s office did not respond to follow-up questions on the matter. Democrats have speculated that Trump and his allies might have benefited from possible market manipulation.
There is no evidence to suggest this took place. Disclosures from Congress members and executive branch officials are required within 45 days of making a transaction. More information may become available in the coming weeks.
Apart from the latest trades, Greene also invested up to $285,000 in 17 companies earlier in April, further emphasizing her frequent stock trading activities. Greene maintains that all her investments are reported with full transparency.
She says they comply with the required financial disclosures.
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