AOC, Democrats Accuse Trump of Insider Trading After Tariff Confusion

Following President Trump's abrupt decision to pause tariffs, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has raised concerns about potential insider trading among members of Congress and Trump administration officials. Ocasio-Cortez urged immediate disclosure of stock purchases made in the 48 hours leading up to the tariff announcement, claiming that anyone aware of the news in advance could have profited significantly. Democratic leaders, including Senators Adam Schiff and Chris Murphy, have echoed these sentiments, calling for investigations into any insider trading linked to Trump's actions and his social media posts encouraging stock purchases. The stock market reacted sharply to the tariff pause, with significant gains seen in the Nasdaq and S&P 500, further fueling allegations of market manipulation. Ocasio-Cortez has emphasized the need to ban insider trading in Congress, citing a lack of transparency in current disclosure rules. This situation has ignited debates over ethical practices within the government, particularly regarding stock trading and market influence.