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TRUMP TRADED $220M-$750M IN TECH STOCKS IN Q1

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
FRI, JUL 3, 2026

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President Trump reported hundreds of millions in financial transactions across major tech companies in the first quarter, including significant NVIDIA purchases made shortly before major news broke.

SEC filings show Trump engaged in thousands of trades totaling between $220 million and $750 million across NVIDIA, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Oracle, and other firms during Q1. The trades included substantial NVIDIA buys that occurred ahead of major announcements, raising questions about timing and disclosure practices. The exact value of holdings remains difficult to pin down due to regulatory filing ranges that allow broad value brackets rather than precise figures. The disclosures come as tech companies and executives increase political spending. FanDuel, DraftKings, Meta, and venture capitalists including a16z founders are simultaneously funneling millions into state-level election campaigns through super PACs, bypassing congressional gridlock to gain regulatory influence at the state level. These moves reflect how major players are actively positioning themselves across both financial markets and political channels as election cycles intensify.

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