Trump Makes Strange Purchase
President Donald Trump has invested over $100 million in corporate and municipal bonds since the start of his second term in January, according to new filings from the Office of Government Ethics.
Trump’s Investments Began Immediately After Inauguration
Records show Trump began purchasing bonds on January 21 — just one day after taking the oath of office. In that first month alone, he acquired more than 30 different bonds. By August 1, nearly 700 bond transactions had been completed.
Investments Are Fully Legal and Managed Independently
A senior White House official confirmed that Trump has no direct role in managing his portfolio. Instead, all decisions are made by an independent financial institution. Neither the president nor his family members had input on what to buy.
The Office of Government Ethics reviewed the transactions and certified them as fully compliant with federal law.
Where Trump Put His Money
The filings reveal a wide range of investments, including:
- The Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority in New York
- A Florida health facility in Alachua County
- A Michigan public power agency
- A Kansas parks and recreation office
Trump also invested in major companies such as Home Depot, Wells Fargo, UnitedHealth Group, T-Mobile USA, Morgan Stanley, and Qualcomm.
Purchase amounts ranged from $50,000 to $1 million per bond, according to the disclosure.
Democrats Keep Pushing Ethics Attacks
Despite the investments being certified as legal and ethical, Trump’s critics continue to accuse him of blurring politics and business. Democrats point to his ventures like Trump-branded cryptocurrency, sneakers, Bibles, and fragrances as examples.
But to many conservatives, these attacks are just more of the same — partisan smears against a president who is not only leading the country but also showing confidence in America’s economy through smart financial choices.
