Wall Street isn’t just reacting to stocks anymore — it’s reacting to Trump.

On Wednesday morning, President Trump posted in all caps on Truth Social: “THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY.”

Just hours later, he paused his harshest global tariffs. The result? A historic market surge — the Dow Jones skyrocketed nearly 3,000 points by the end of the day. Critics are asking: Was it bold leadership… or a deliberate play to influence markets?

Before Trump’s post, the market had been in free fall, spooked by fears of a full-blown trade war. But once he signaled a “buying opportunity” and dialed back the tariff threats, investors rushed in — and stocks soared.

Top Democrats are turning up the heat.
Senators Adam Schiff and Ruben Gallego are now demanding an urgent probe into whether Trump — or anyone close to him — used inside information for financial gain.

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And Senator Elizabeth Warren?
She didn’t hold back, calling it “clear-cut corruption happening in broad daylight.” The White House insists it was just market reassurance.
“President Trump was simply calming investors,” said spokesman Kush Desai. “It’s his duty to protect economic confidence.”

But ethics experts aren’t convinced. George W. Bush says any official making such market-moving comments would’ve been fired in previous administrations.
“You can’t post investment advice right before policy changes that impact markets,” Painter said. There’s no hard evidence (yet) of insider trading — but the timing is raising serious red flags. Especially considering Trump’s personal financial ties, including growing investments in crypto-related businesses.

Supporters say Trump was just being optimistic. But critics argue he’s weaponizing his social platform — using it as a financial megaphone, giving a select few a potential golden ticket.
Whether it’s bold economics or backdoor profiteering, one thing’s for sure:
When Trump speaks, markets move — and America watches.

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Rishi Gupta

This is Rishi Gupta, an experienced stock market enthusiast, analyst, and finance writer dedicated to delivering accurate, real-time market updates and insightful analysis. With a sharp eye on the Indian and global stock markets, I simplify complex financial data and trends to help investors make informed decisions.