Trump made more than 1,100 trades in July alone—nearly 40 times Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s total for all of last year
Trump’s accounts logged 1,156 trades in July while Bessent disclosed just 29 transactions in 2025.
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# Trump's July Trading Activity Far Exceeds Bessent's Annual Volume Former President Trump executed 1,156 stock trades in July alone, nearly 40 times the 29 total transactions Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent disclosed for the entire year 2025, highlighting a stark contrast in trading activity between the two prominent political figures. The significant difference in trading frequency raises questions about portfolio management approaches and potential conflicts of interest given Bessent's role overseeing U.S. fiscal policy.
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