Trump promoted 20+ firms on Truth Social after buying stock

President Donald Trump promoted more than 20 companies on his Truth Social account within days of his investment accounts purchasing their stock, according to a financial investigation published on Thursday, July 16, 2026. The report identified at least 44 purchases across 21 companies that preceded complimentary posts by the president, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest as Congress debates ethics rules for senior officials.

The investigation, which utilized artificial intelligence and manual review to compare Trump's 2025 financial disclosures with his social media activity, found numerous instances of such timing. In one prominent example, Trump posted on April 15, 2025, that "all necessary permits will be expedited and quickly delivered" to Nvidia for its plans to build artificial intelligence supercomputers in the United States. Financial records showed his accounts had purchased between $200,000 and $500,000 worth of Nvidia stock several days prior. Other companies linked in the report include Tesla, Apple, Palantir Technologies, Dell, and the clothing retailer American Eagle Outfitters.

The White House has denied any impropriety. Spokesperson Anna...