DJT Drops Mic, Wall Street Dances

Trump's perfectly timed “buy” post on Truth Social sent markets soaring and raised eyebrows across Washington. Was it insight or manipulation?

Editorial Team (ET)May 29, 2025

On Wednesday morning, the stock market was drifting—uncertain, fluctuating, and unpredictable. Then at exactly 9:37 a.m., Donald Trump posted a brief but explosive message on Truth Social: “THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY!!! DJT.”

Within four hours, the picture looked very different.

Later that day, Trump declared a 90-day pause on nearly all tariffs, news that sent stocks rocketing. By the close of trading, the S&P 500 had surged by 9.5%, recovering nearly $4 trillion in market value—about 70% of what it had shed in the four days prior.

It was a financial whiplash moment. And it paid off handsomely for those who listened.

(Source: Truth Social)

Profits for the Faithful

Whether by coincidence or by uncanny foresight, Trump's "buy" post was perfectly timed. Investors who took his advice walked away with serious gains. Among the biggest winners was Trump Media & Technology Group—the parent company of Truth Social and the company tied directly to the stock symbol “DJT,” which Trump included in his post. That stock alone soared 22.67% on the day.

The ambiguity in Trump’s message only added to the frenzy. Was he encouraging people to buy the market in general, or was he subtly pushing his own media company’s shares? The White House declined to clarify. Yet, the buying volume spoke for itself. Traders took the post seriously, and those who bet big, won big.

From Truth Social to Stock Market Rocket Fuel

The DJT ticker wasn’t the only beneficiary of Trump’s sudden enthusiasm for equities. Tesla also rode the wave. While Trump didn’t mention Elon Musk’s car company this time, he had previously praised Tesla publicly, including during a White House press conference and a segment featuring his commerce secretary on Fox News urging Americans to buy the stock.

On Wednesday, Tesla shares added $20 billion to Elon Musk’s net worth, just barely outpacing Trump Media’s percentage gain. The market had clearly taken the cue.

What makes this all the more notable is the scale of Trump’s personal stake. His 53% ownership in Trump Media, now held in a trust controlled by his son Donald Trump Jr., appreciated by $415 million in a single day.

Ethical Flashpoints and Legal Questions

Not everyone is applauding. The rapid stock rally and Trump’s remarkably timed social media post have raised eyebrows across Washington.

Richard Painter, the former White House ethics lawyer and a frequent Trump critic, didn’t mince words. He warned that Trump may be walking a fine line—or stepping over it—when it comes to securities laws that prohibit trading on or sharing insider information. “He’s loving this, this control over markets, but he better be careful,” Painter cautioned.

Democratic lawmakers, including Sen. Adam Schiff and Sen. Chris Murphy, are calling for an investigation. Schiff raised concerns about potential profiteering at the public’s expense, while Murphy hinted that an insider trading scandal could be in the making.

The key question: When exactly did Trump decide to pause the tariffs?

Trump’s own words muddied the waters. Asked when the decision was made, he responded vaguely, saying he had been thinking about it “over the last few days,” then immediately claimed it came to him “fairly early this morning.” The timeline is critical. If he had made the decision before his post, and if he or others benefited financially, it could represent a serious ethical and legal breach.

The Thin Line Between Leadership and Market Manipulation

To many, this episode encapsulates the blurred boundaries between Trump’s roles as political leader, media mogul, and stock market influencer. His Truth Social messages now double as economic signals, causing billion-dollar ripples.

White House spokesperson Kush Desai defended the post, asserting that the President was merely fulfilling his responsibility to “reassure the markets and Americans about their economic security.” But even that defense didn’t fully explain the use of “DJT” in the post, nor the timing of the tariff pause announcement just hours later.

Kathleen Clark, a government ethics expert from Washington University School of Law, suggests the post may not trigger formal investigations—but it sends a powerful message. “He’s sending the message that he can effectively and with impunity manipulate the market,” she said. “As in: Watch this space for future stock tips.”

Implications Beyond the Trading Floor

The rise of Truth Social as a market-moving platform signals a dramatic shift in how politics, media, and finance now intersect. For decades, investors scoured Fed minutes, corporate earnings, and macroeconomic reports to read the tea leaves. Now? They’re watching Trump’s social feed.

The precedent is unprecedented. A sitting president issuing financial advice with vague implications, triggering multi-trillion-dollar swings, and directly benefiting from the results—all with plausible deniability.

The concern isn’t just legal—it’s systemic. If investors believe a single individual can sway markets so easily, trust in the system begins to erode. The very notion of a fair, transparent marketplace becomes questionable. And yet, in Trump’s world, the line between presidential duties and financial interests continues to blur.

Wall Street’s New Oracle

Despite the controversy, Trump’s status as a market influencer is undeniable. Unlike traditional analysts or talking heads, he doesn’t offer spreadsheets, charts, or technical analysis. Just all-caps tweets—and they’re moving markets.

He may not wear a hedge fund badge, but his influence dwarfs most billionaires and investment banks. In a single sentence, he created $4 trillion in value. The question is, will this continue? And will regulators ever step in?

For now, Trump’s followers are paying attention. And if Wednesday’s post is any indicator, they’re also cashing in.

Conclusion

Trump's Truth Social post on Wednesday morning wasn’t just a social media message—it was a financial thunderbolt. His “buy” tip came hours before a major policy shift that ignited the markets, creating staggering profits for those who listened. But it also raised tough ethical and legal questions that won’t fade easily. As Trump continues to blend political power with financial influence, the world watches—and investors, at least for now, keep buying.

Donald Trump

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