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Democrats blast Trump stock trades as corruption with Nvidia deals amid China lobbying allegations
Politics
Published on 16 May 2026
Nvidia stock buys surfaced after China lobbying claims
Democrats are accusing US President Donald Trump of corruption after documents disclosed major stock transactions conducted in his name, including millions worth of Nvidia shares tied to advanced AI chips. Senator Elizabeth Warren says the timing is troubling, especially amid allegations Trump lobbied China’s Xi Jinping during a trip that included Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. Eric Trump denies wrongdoing, saying the family’s assets sit in a blind trust. The disclosed deals total over $200 million and name companies such as Amazon and Apple.
- Documents show Trump-linked trades worth over $200 million
- In the mix are Nvidia shares tied to AI chip demand
- Eric Trump says all assets are in a blind trust
- Transactions include major firms like Amazon Apple Microsoft and Boeing
- Critics point to Nvidia dealings alongside China trip lobbying
- Forbes estimates Trump fortune at $6.5 billion after $1.4b rise
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