AG Pam Bondi sold up to $ 5 million to DJT shares before Trump dropped tariff bomb that shook the world markets – Trump Media & Tech GR (Nasdaq: DJT)

American Attorney General Pam Bondi a considerable part of its property sold in Trump Media & Technology Group Corp DJT On the same day President Donald Trump announced his new rates that shake the global markets, according to newly published records.

What happened: On April 2, Bondi unveiled $ 1 million and $ 5 million in Trump Media shares, and between $ 250,000 and $ 500,000 in related warrants. On the same day, after the markets were closed, Trump explained a large trade policy: rates that sent the market in a dive. Trump Media Stocks tumbled 13%the following days, after which they bounced back. The disclosure form, assessed and reported for the first time Through Propublica mentions the date of Bondi’s transaction, but does not indicate whether its sale took place before or after the announcement of Trump, who came late in the day.

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Why it matters: According to federal legislation, civil servants can be used to use Insider information for personal profit, but legal principles for the evidence of these violations are limited and difficult to maintain.

Bondi previously worked as a consultant for Digital World Acquisition Corp.A company that merged with Trump Media. When she took her role as an attorney general, she promised to dispose of her interest in Trump Media within 90 days of confirmation as part of her ethical agreement.

Bondi is the last figure within the Trump government that is confronted with accusations of prior knowledge trade in connection with purchases before Trump’s rate announcement. Last week Democrats brought similar allegations against Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-ga.).

Price promotion: Trump Media Stock closed on Thursday with 4.03% at $ 24.98. The share increased by 0.56% pre-market on Friday and acted according to $ 25.12 at the time of publication, according to Data from Benzinga Pro.

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