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Russian (RU) Adrian Volenik
Thu, Apr 10, 2025, 7:47 AM 4 min read
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A Reddit user's daring question on the r/stocks subreddit has sparked hundreds of comments and a heated online debate: Could President Donald Trump's tariff policy be a massive financial scheme benefiting his inner circle?
In a post that quickly gained traction, the user wrote: “Is it possible that Trump, his family, and billionaire buddies are benefiting from Trump's tariffs?” The theory suggested Trump might be giving insiders advance notice of tariff announcements, allowing them to sell high, buy low, and profit when markets bounce back.
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While some users questioned whether the president is capable of pulling off such a coordinated effort, others were convinced this isn't far-fetched. One reply read, “It’s a dump and pump scheme. Dump the market and flush out the plebs, let the rich buy everything up at a discount, then jack the prices back up and lock the rest of us out forever.”
A number of Redditors echoed that it would be easy for someone with inside knowledge to profit. “They probably all bought puts,” one commenter wrote, referring to a common way to bet on a stock's decline. Another added, “It's a dump and grab for the oligarchs.”
Outside the market angle, many responses argued that Trump is less interested in making money and more focused on consolidating power. “This isn’t about stocks, it’s about transferring the purse from Congress to the Executive. It’s about dismantling the 16th Amendment.” Some speculated that tariff revenue is being funneled into what they called a “Trump slush fund,” used without oversight.
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Others described the policy as part of a broader strategy to control businesses and world leaders. “Trump is using the tariffs to shake down world leaders,” one Redditor said. “Do what I want and I might revoke tariffs.”
There was also a divide on whether Trump is executing a plan or just stumbling through with damaging results. “Stupidity. (Overwhelmingly likely),” one user posted. Another chimed in, “This isn't economic policy at all. It's a play for tyranny.”
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