Democrats demand insider trading probe into Trump administration after market surge

Democratic leaders are calling for an investigation into potential insider trading by President Donald Trump following his announcement to pause tariffs, which coincided with a significant surge in the S&P 500. The president's social media post, urging that 'THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY,' came shortly before a spike in trading activity, raising suspicions among lawmakers. Senator Adam Schiff expressed concerns that the timing of Trump's tariff reversal may have benefited certain individuals, suggesting that there is a risk of market manipulation. Elizabeth Warren and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez also urged for transparency, with AOC advocating for the disclosure of stock purchases by Congress members around the announcement. The White House has denied any wrongdoing, but the controversy continues to unfold as calls for accountability grow among Democratic leaders. Schiff aims to uncover who within the administration was aware of the tariff changes ahead of time to assess any potential misconduct.