Trump sent out ‘get rich warning’ to Americans before adding $4 trillion to the stock market in 10 minutes!

Former U.S. leader Donald Trump is under renewed scrutiny after making a bold social media post just hours before a major shift in tariff policy. His message, encouraging followers to “buy,” came shortly before a government announcement that reversed course on widespread tariffs a decision that triggered a rebound in global markets.

Social Media Post Sparks Speculation

On April 9, Trump posted on social media, “THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY!!!” just four hours before the White House revealed a significant rollback on most of the newly imposed tariffs. The timing of the post led many to wonder whether it served as a signal to followers about a forthcoming market shift.

A Sudden Change in Tariff Strategy

The Trump administration had recently introduced broad tariffs affecting nearly every trading partner, which had caused significant turmoil in global stock markets. But in a dramatic reversal, U.S. officials announced that higher “reciprocal” tariffs would be paused for 90 days for all countries except China. The move came after days of losses on stock exchanges, and it immediately triggered a market recovery.

China Still in the Crosshairs

While most countries were spared the steep tariff increases, China faced even more pressure. Its tariffs on American imports reached 84%, prompting the Trump administration to raise U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods to a striking 125%. The ongoing standoff between the two economic giants continues to cause uncertainty.

Was It Market Manipulation?

Critics and lawmakers have raised concerns about the timing of Trump’s post and the tariff reversal. Nevada Representative Steven Horsford questioned whether the government had coordinated its public messaging and whether Trump’s tweet could be seen as market manipulation. “Is this amateur hour?” he asked. Others have called for an investigation into whether insider trading occurred.

Ethics Experts Weigh In

Kathleen Clark, a law professor and ethics expert, noted that under different administrations, such a statement might have triggered an investigation. “He’s sending the message that he can, without consequences, influence the market,” she said.

Government Response

Trade adviser Jamieson Greer denied any wrongdoing, stating the goal was to “reset the global trade system” and bring back domestic manufacturing. But with rising questions over transparency and fairness, the controversy surrounding the tariff U-turn — and Trump’s timely post is unlikely to fade anytime soon.