I know it probably won't do anything, but in case anyone wants to try..
Report to the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) https://www.sec.gov/tcr
- Select “Market manipulation or insider trading” as the issue type.
Report to the FBI - https://tips.fbi.gov
Subject: Stock Market Manipulation by President Donald Trump
Details:
On the morning of April 9, 2025, President Donald Trump posted a tweet suggesting that it was a "great time to buy" in the stock market. Shortly afterward, he announced a 90-day pause on recently imposed tariffs, which led to a massive surge in the stock market.
The timing of the tweet, followed almost immediately by a policy decision that caused the market to spike, raises serious concerns of market manipulation or intentional influence for personal or political gain.
The market reaction was significant: the Nasdaq surged ~10%, the S&P 500 had its biggest one-day gain since 2008, and the Dow jumped nearly 3,000 points.
If any individuals or entities close to him were aware of the impending policy announcement, they may have profited based on this privileged information.
I am reporting this because it appears to be an intentional attempt to influence the stock market and may constitute illegal manipulation under securities law.
Please investigate whether this sequence of actions violated any laws regarding market manipulation, insider trading, or abuse of public influence.