- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez raises concerns over President Trump’s Truth Social post suggesting a “great time to buy” just hours before a tariff policy reversal, leading to a surge in the S&P 500 and tech stocks.
- AOC speculates potential insider knowledge among House Republicans, citing whispers on the floor and expressing interest in upcoming stock disclosures.
- Lawmakers like Sen. Adam Schiff and Sen. Chris Murphy are calling for investigations into possible insider trading and the administration’s transparency.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has raised serious concerns about President Donald Trump’s actions just before a tariff policy reversal that triggered a spike in global markets. Hours before President Trump announced a 90-day tariff pause on new tariffs, he took to Truth Social to post: “THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY!!! DJT.” That post preceded a 9% surge in the S&P 500 and a remarkable 12% growth in tech stocks.
AOC’s Doubts About Coincidence
During an interview with Spectrum News’ Washington correspondent Kevin Frey, Ocasio-Cortez expressed her belief that Trump’s statement wasn’t a random coincidence. She quipped, “If people are angry about insider trading in Congress, they should take a closer look at what’s happening in the White House and the Republican Party.” When asked whether Trump intentionally gave a stock tip, she responded, “It sure seemed like he did. I don’t think it was accidental.”
“If people are pissed about insider trading here at the House, look at what’s happening at the White House right now.”
👇 Rep. @AOC tells me “it sure seemed like” Trump knew what he was doing when he posted “THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY!!!” ahead of his tariff pause announcement pic.twitter.com/0TKC2beQTR
— Kevin Frey (@KevinFreyTV) April 10, 2025
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Speculation About Prior Knowledge
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Adding fuel to the speculation, AOC hinted that House Republicans may have been privy to the tariff pause announcement. “I’ve heard whispers on the floor suggesting some people knew this was coming,” she noted. “I’m curious to see stock disclosures when they’re due. It’ll be interesting to see which members of Congress were buying and selling stocks in the 24 hours before the announcement.”
Calls for Investigation Grow
Lawmakers like Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) are demanding answers. Both senators have called for investigations into who in the administration had advance knowledge of the tariff decision. Schiff emphasized the importance of transparency while urging a deeper probe into possible insider trading.
What’s Next?
With disclosure deadlines approaching, Rep. Ocasio-Cortez believes we’re “about to learn a few things.” The unfolding situation invites questions about ethics, transparency, and fairness at the highest levels of government. As the story develops, The Dupree Report will provide updates.
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