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Marjorie Taylor Greene Profits from Trump’s Trade War

By Jake Beardslee · April 11, 2025

Greene Buys Into Slumping Stocks Amid Market Chaos from Trump Tariffs

During a week of stock market upheaval triggered by President Trump’s aggressive global tariff measures, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) made a series of timely stock purchases—buying into major companies that had just seen sharp declines. According to financial disclosures obtained by The Associated Press, Greene acquired shares in brands like Lululemon, Dell, Amazon, and RH (formerly Restoration Hardware) after they had dropped around 40 percent.  Josh Morgan-USA TODAY via Imagn Images

Trump’s “GREAT TIME TO BUY” Post Appears to Spur Greene’s Moves

The purchases coincided with Trump’s post on Truth Social stating, “NOW IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY!!” Greene, a staunch Trump ally and vocal defender of his trade policy, appears to have heeded the message.  Mandi Wright / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Stocks Like RH and Dell Rebound After Greene’s Well-Timed Investments

Among her most notable buys was RH, which had plunged so dramatically that CEO Gary Friedman reportedly exclaimed “oh s---t” on a company call following the tariff announcement. The stock has since rebounded by more than a third. Dell, which had lost over half its value, has risen 9 percent since Greene invested.  Gage Skidmore / Wikimedia

Greene Cites Financial Advisor, Says Investments Are Transparent

The AP notes that Greene’s financial disclosure did not reveal exact amounts but indicated purchase windows and price ranges. Some of her positions were already rebounding by Wednesday’s close, just as global markets rallied following Trump’s unexpected pause on the tariffs.

Greene responded to inquiries about the purchases by stating to AP, “I have signed a fiduciary agreement to allow my financial advisor to control my investments. All of my investments are reported with full transparency.”  Megan Smith-USA TODAY

Lawmakers Renew Calls to Ban Congressional Stock Trading Over Ethics Concerns

Her trades come amid growing bipartisan calls for legislation that would bar members of Congress from stock trading, citing the potential for conflicts of interest when lawmakers hold power to influence economic and regulatory policy.  Kaboompics.com / Pexels

Greene Defends Tariffs as Strategic Leverage in U.S. Trade War

Greene has been unwavering in her support for Trump's tariffs, having previously declared on X: “Tariffs are a powerful proven source of leverage to protect our national interests… We will win this trade war.”  JIM RASSOL/THE PALM BEACH POST / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images