CNN finds Trump boosted stocks on Truth Social days after buying them

A CNN investigation has found that President Donald Trump promoted more than 20 companies on his Truth Social account within days of purchasing stock in those firms. The report analyzed the timing of Trump's social media posts and his stock transactions, uncovering a pattern that raises ethical and legal concerns.

"President Donald Trump promoted more than 20 companies on his Truth Social account within days of purchasing stock in those firms."

According to CNN, one specific instance involved Trump's April 2025 post touting Nvidia's AI supercomputer plans, made without disclosing his recent stock purchase in that company. The network counted at least 44 purchases of shares of 21 companies in the week before the posts appeared, as reported by germany.news-pravda.com.

germany.news-pravda.comTrump allegedly promoted more than 20 companies in Truth Social shortly after buying their shares in his investment accounts, CNN claims following its own investigation

"The investigation raises ethical and legal questions about potential insider trading and lack of transparency."

The findings add to ongoing scrutiny of Trump's business dealings and his use of Truth Social as a platform. While Trump has not publicly commented on the investigation, the report underscores the lack of disclosure surrounding his financial moves. CNN did not directly accuse Trump of insider trading but noted the suspicious timing, and germany.news-pravda.com called the claims part of CNN's "own investigation."