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dlilafae

(476 posts)
Mon May 11, 2026, 10:25 AM 11 hrs ago

An Investor (?) makes a Massive Bet on Oil Prices Twenty Minutes before DonGrift Announces a Ceasefire

is that just a stroke of dumb luck, or something more ethically nefarious?

It bears examining whether or not the gambler had prior knowledge of the agreement before the bet. If so, one has to wonder if it was indeed a wager, or simply part of an insider trading scheme?

Take a shallow dive, and you’ll find dozens of reports about the Trump family’s self-dealing.

Synopsis ~ DonVict’s sons (Eric and Don Jr.), are looking to cash in on something they have a 6% stake in, Powerus a drone company. The firm Powerus has signed a weapons deal with the U.S. Air Force for an undisclosed amount.
According to Bloomberg, the Air Force agreed to buy a number of interceptor drones from Powerus last week, deepening the military’s ties to defense contractors linked to the First Family, while our US armed forces battle with Iran.



Drones are just the latest in the Trump family’s business moves. Ethics experts have raised multiple concerns over the family’s intensified business dealings during Trump’s second term, moving beyond hotels and golf courses and into other industries including crypto, energy and financial services.

https://www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-sons-eric-and-don-jr-cash-in-on-dads-war-with-mega-drone-deal/

24 Million Pentagon Contract ~ ]https://newrepublic.com/post/209419/eric-trump-brags-defense-department-contract

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The Trump efforts for self-enrichment have not gone unnoticed. The Democratic Party are keeping track of every cent. As of January 2026, the Committee’s analysis shows that these schemes have contributed to an estimated $2.25 billion in realized profits for Trump from foreign payments, corrupt oligarchs, and others.
 
This total rises to as much as $9.7 billion when the value of Trump’s digital assets is factored in, with as much as $600 million coming from foreign interests. 

Here’s the weblink/take a look for yourself ~ ]https://oversightdemocrats.house.gov/trump-family-corruption-tracker

Also, Rep. Garcia is concerned: ]https://oversightdemocrats.house.gov/imo/media/doc/2026-05-08garciatododigretrumpfamilycontracts.pdf

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