Stock Market Timing
Trump engaged in a stock buying spree the day before pausing some tariffs last year, and markets rebounded on the reversal.
12The Bulwark Podcast
Bill Kristol: Trump Wants All-out Kleptocracy
Analysis of Trump's stock market timing, tariff reversals, and the defense of insider information access for his children.
Listen to the source episode
Bill Kristol: Trump Wants All-out Kleptocracy
Continue in GenPod
Turn this episode into your next question.
Ask naturally. GenPod can find a related episode—or make a focused explainer when the right one does not exist.Key takeaways
What to know before you press play.
Ask GenPod next
Keep the question moving.
“What are the legal implications of Trump's stock buying before tariff announcements?”
“How does the defense of insider information access impact public trust?”
“What are the risks of factional fighting within the Democratic party?”
Background reading
The context behind the episode.
Political Context
Democratic Factional Risks
McMorrow's withdrawal from the Michigan Senate race illustrates the risks of encouraging factional fighting among Democrats.
5Questions
Questions to carry into the episode.
What stock market activity did Trump engage in before pausing tariffs?
He went on a stock buying spree the day before pausing some tariffs.
1Which company did Trump encourage Americans to buy stock in?
Dell, a company he is heavily invested in.
3How did Trump defend his children's access to insider information?
He defended it as a result of his presidency.
4Sources and disclosure
Where this guide comes from.
This guide is based on the episode 'Bill Kristol: Trump Wants All-out Kleptocracy' from The Bulwark Podcast, published on 2026-07-06.
- Publisher show notes
POTUS went on a stock buying spree the day before he paused some of his tariffs last year.
- Publisher show notes
The markets rebounded on his tariffs' reversal.
- Publisher show notes
On Monday, Trump from the Oval Office encouraged Americans to buy stock in Dell, a company he's heavily invested in.
- Publisher show notes
And he defended his children having access to insider information because of his presidency.
- Publisher show notes
Meanwhile, McMorrow's withdrawal from the Michigan Senate race shows Tim was right about the risks of encouraging factional fighting among Dems.
- Publisher show notes
Plus: Michael Cohen has always worn a "for sale" sign, and is there any experience in America that Trump hasn't tried to ruin?
- Publisher show notes
Show notes:
- Publisher show notes
• Monday's "Morning Shots" • Sam and Bill on Trump's July 4 speech
- Publisher show notes
For their buy 1 get 1 50% off deal, head to: https://www.3dayblinds.com/THEBULWARK
Related listening guides