Trump sells tens of millions in AI, tech shares, led by Microsoft
Donald Trump disclosed more than 1,100 trades made by his money managers during July. The activity focused heavily on big tech and AI, featuring sales of Microsoft and Amazon shares valued at up to $25 million each. Financial disclosures also indicate Trump bought and sold shares in Elon Musk's SpaceX. These transactions represent a high volume of activity, with Business Insider reporting Trump made 40 times more trades in July than Bessent did in 2025.
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- ✓ Donald Trump's money managers conducted more than 1,100 trades in July.
- ✓ Trump sold up to $25 million each in shares of Microsoft and Amazon.
- ✓ The July trades included deals in big tech and AI companies.
What changed
Financial disclosures reveal over 1,100 July trades involving Microsoft, Amazon, and SpaceX.
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Trump sells tens of millions in AI and tech shares
Donald Trump disclosed more than 1,100 trades made by his money managers during July. The activity focused heavily on big tech and AI, featuring sales of Microsoft and Amazon shares valued at up to $25 million each. Financial disclosures also indicate Trump bought and sold shares in Elon Musk's SpaceX. These transactions represent a high volume of activity, with Business Insider reporting Trump made 40 times more trades in July than Bessent did in 2025.
Why it matters
Financial disclosures for public officials track potential conflicts of interest between personal wealth and policy decisions. These trades involve some of the largest companies in the AI sector.
What is confirmed
- Donald Trump's money managers conducted more than 1,100 trades in July.
- Trump sold up to $25 million each in shares of Microsoft and Amazon.
- The July trades included deals in big tech and AI companies.
Still unconfirmed
- Trump bought and sold shares in SpaceX in July.
- Trump made 40 times more trades in July than Bessent made in 2025.
What to watch next
- Further details on the total value of SpaceX transactions
- Official comments from Trump's financial representatives regarding the trade volume
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (7)
- CNBC — Trump discloses more than 1,100 July trades, including up to $25 million each in sales of Microsoft, Amazon
- CNN — President Trump’s money managers made more than 1,100 trades in July
- BBC — Trump reveals millions of dollars' worth of share deals in big tech and AI
- NBC News — Trump bought and sold shares in Musk’s SpaceX in July, financial disclosure shows
- South China Morning Post — Trump sells tens of millions in AI, tech shares, led by Microsoft
- Business Insider — Trump Made 40x More Trades in July Than Bessent Made in 2025
- finance.yahoo.com — MARKETS LIVE: Wall Street closes out strong week despite bond volatility
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