Trump’s Stock Transactions Probably Aren’t Insider Trading. They’re Still a Scandal.
Trump's recent stock transactions have raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest, although they may not constitute insider trading. The Office of Government Ethics has released a report detailing thousands of transactions made by the president in the first quarter of 2026. This unprecedented filing highlights the complexities of Trump's financial dealings while in office.
- ▪Trump's May 2026 278-T report reveals thousands of investment transactions.
- ▪He is the first president to trigger such a filing with the Office of Government Ethics.
- ▪The report raises questions about potential conflicts and legality regarding his financial arrangements.
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Alex Demas / May 22, 2026 Trump’s Stock Transactions Probably Aren’t Insider Trading. They’re Still a Scandal. The president’s financial arrangements leave the door open to conflicts and illegality. Politics Illustration by Noah Hickey/The Dispatch (Photo via Getty Images). Illustration by Noah Hickey/The Dispatch (Photo via Getty Images). Audio Turn any article into a podcast. Upgrade now to start listening. Text Size Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall.
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