Marjorie Taylor Greene Buys Stocks Amid Market Panic \ Newslooks \ Washington DC \ Mary Sidiqi \ Evening Edition \ As markets reeled over Trump’s escalating trade war, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene made bullish stock purchases in companies hit hardest by tariff fears. Her investments, including Restoration Hardware and Dell, quickly rebounded. Critics say her trades highlight growing concerns over lawmakers trading on insider knowledge.
Quick Looks
- Greene purchased stocks in companies sharply impacted by Trump’s tariffs.
- Her buys included RH, Dell, Amazon, and Lululemon, among others.
- RH has since surged over 30%, while Dell jumped 9%.
- Trades were revealed in a financial disclosure filed by Greene.
- The exact investment amounts were not disclosed—only ranges and purchase windows.
- Critics point to a conflict of interest in congressional stock trading.
- Bipartisan efforts to ban congressional stock trades remain stalled in Congress.
- Greene has publicly supported Trump’s tariff policies and defended the trade war.
- Markets rebounded briefly after Trump paused some tariffs—but slipped again Thursday.
- Greene’s office has not responded to media inquiries about her trades.
Deep Look
As U.S. markets tumbled last week on rising fears surrounding President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff strategy, one lawmaker saw a buying opportunity: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. The Georgia Republican, known for her loyal support of Trump and MAGA trade policy, didn’t just echo her confidence in the president’s economic playbook—she backed it with her wallet.
Greene made a series of timely stock purchases last week, targeting companies that were among the hardest hit by Trump’s announcement of sweeping tariffs. According to financial disclosure records required of members of Congress, Greene bought into Lululemon, Dell Technologies, Amazon, Restoration Hardware (RH) and other publicly traded firms that had seen steep declines.
While the report doesn’t show exact transaction amounts—it only lists ranges and the time of purchase—it reveals that Greene’s activity occurred during a sharp downturn, when many investors were fleeing the market. On average, the companies she bought had fallen about 40% by the time she moved in.
Big Risks, Big Rebounds
The timing of Greene’s investments appears to have paid off—at least in the short term. Among her most successful plays was Restoration Hardware, now branded RH, which saw a dramatic turnaround after collapsing last Friday. Since Greene’s purchase, the stock has surged more than 30%.
“Oh, sh…!” RH CEO Gary Friedman exclaimed during a conference call last week, stunned by the stock’s plummet—right around when Greene stepped in.
Greene also bought shares of Dell, which has rebounded 9% after losing over half of its market value amid trade concerns. Other companies in her portfolio are also recovering as investors digest Trump’s announcement of a 90-day tariff pause, which briefly sent the S&P 500 soaring by 9.5% on Wednesday.
A Familiar Debate Over Congressional Trading
While Greene is far from the first member of Congress to buy or sell stocks amid market volatility, her trading is reigniting a longstanding debate about whether elected officials should be allowed to personally invest in individual companies while in office.
Critics argue that lawmakers have unique access to economic insights and policy developments, creating a built-in advantage over ordinary investors—and raising serious conflict of interest concerns. Lawmakers can affect companies’ bottom lines not just through legislation, but also through public statements or committee action.
Bipartisan support has grown for restricting or banning congressional stock trading, but no legislation has passed yet. Multiple bills have been introduced, including:
- The Transparent Representation Upholding Service and Trust in Congress Act (TRUST)
- The Ban Congressional Stock Trading Act
- The End Congressional Stock Trading Act, proposed just last month
These bills have yet to gain the necessary traction to become law, despite growing public pressure and several high-profile cases involving both Republican and Democratic lawmakers.
Political Support for Tariffs Fuels Financial Strategy
Greene’s stock purchases are particularly noteworthy given her vocal backing of Trump’s tariffs, which have become a defining element of his economic platform. Earlier this year, she took to X (formerly Twitter) to tout tariffs as a critical geopolitical tool.
“Tariffs are a powerful proven source of leverage to protect our national interests,” Greene posted. “We will win this trade war.”
It’s a stance that may have influenced her investment decisions, especially as markets panicked over fears of supply chain disruption, rising consumer prices, and potential retaliation from major U.S. trading partners.
Though Wednesday brought a momentary surge in stock prices after Trump’s tariff pause announcement, markets began sliding again Thursday amid renewed concerns that the trade war is far from over. Economists warn that uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policy could trigger more volatility, with tech, retail, and manufacturing stocks continuing to bear the brunt.
No Comment from Greene’s Office
Despite the timing of her trades and their political implications, Greene’s office has not responded to repeated requests for comment from the Associated Press and other media outlets.
This silence hasn’t stopped speculation. Financial experts and government watchdogs are already scrutinizing the trades, trying to determine whether Greene had access to nonpublic information—or whether her moves were simply well-timed speculation driven by her confidence in the administration’s approach.
As Congress continues to debate whether members should be allowed to trade stocks at all, Greene’s bold market maneuver may become another flashpoint in the ongoing clash between personal finance and public trust.
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