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Trump buys more than $100 million in bonds in office, disclosure shows
- Since January 21, 2025, President Donald Trump has invested over $100 million in corporate, state, and municipal bonds, according to recently released financial disclosures.
- He began purchasing bonds one day after his second inauguration amid a broader portfolio that includes properties, cryptocurrency ventures, and stakes in his companies.
- His bond purchases include debt from major corporations like Meta, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup, as well as municipal issuers such as school boards and gas districts.
- Trump purchased corporate bonds in increments of $500,000 or more and completed over 600 financial transactions without any reported sales, prompting concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
- These activities coincide with his nomination of Stephen Miran to the Federal Reserve board and suggest potential influence over financial policies affecting his holdings.
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According to the law, the US President must regularly report certain transactions to a U.S. authority. Donald Trump does hundreds of financial transactions shortly after taking office - and invests in areas that could benefit from his policies.
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