Trump buys $1‑$5M Boeing, Nvidia shares before China trip
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- Trump disclosed a $1‑$5 million purchase of Boeing shares on Feb. 10, citing expected Chinese aircraft orders during his China trip.
- Trump disclosed a $1‑$5 million purchase of Nvidia shares on Feb. 10, amid expectations of new Chinese market access for the chipmaker.
- The filing lists 36 large purchases (>$1 million) in Jan‑Mar, including Apple, Chipotle, Costco, Procter & Gamble, and S&P 500 ETFs, plus over 2,000 smaller buys and 1,000+ sells.
- Trump sold $5‑$25 million of Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF shares on Feb. 10, the largest sell‑offs in the disclosure.
- The disclosure shows Trump’s net‑worth at $6.5 billion and earlier stakes of $600 k in Nvidia and $17 k in Boeing.
- The White House says Trump’s investments are managed by third‑party discretionary accounts, with no input from Trump or the Trump Organization.
- Presidents are exempt from conflict‑of‑interest rules that prohibit officials from having a financial stake in matters they influence.
Why it matters: Trump’s timing of $1‑$5 million purchases in Boeing and Nvidia aligns with expectations of China contracts, positioning him to profit from any resulting deals while the exemption from conflict‑of‑interest rules lets him retain personal gains without the oversight that prior presidents used.
