Democrats focus on possible market manipulation following Trump’s tariffs ‘pause’

Donald Trump encouraged people to start investing shortly before he made an unexpected move that benefited investors. Awkward questions soon followed.

Thursday, April 10, 2025 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS Democrats focus on possible market manipulation following Trump's tariffs 'pause' Democrats focus on possible market manipulation following Trump's tariffs 'pause' Donald Trump encouraged people to start investing shortly before he made an unexpected move that benefited investors. Awkward questions soon followed. MORE In authoritarian fashion, Trump orders probes into two ex-officials who defied him The president's new efforts to target Christopher Krebs and Miles Taylor are so radical that Liz Cheney described the tactics as "Stalinesque." MORE In authoritarian fashion, Trump orders probes into two ex-officials who defied him The president's new efforts to target Christopher Krebs and Miles Taylor are so radical that Liz Cheney described the tactics as "Stalinesque." MORE The Trump administration scaling back crypto cases is part of an unsettling pattern On multiple fronts, Donald Trump and his team have rolled back law enforcement efforts in highly provocative ways. MORE The Trump administration scaling back crypto cases is part of an unsettling pattern On multiple fronts, Donald Trump and his team have rolled back law enforcement efforts in highly provocative ways. MORE Why the White House's latest law firm offensive is different from most Donald Trump's campaign against the legal profession reached a new level this week, though it's not altogether clear why his latest target made the list. MORE Why the White House's latest law firm offensive is different from most Donald Trump's campaign against the legal profession reached a new level this week, though it's not altogether clear why his latest target made the list. MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG 'It's criminal': IRS officials quit over sharing taxpayer info; Trump cuts worsen crisis  Trump caves on tariffs: One economic indicator made even Trump realize he'd gone too far The only thing consistent about the White House's tariffs are the inconsistencies Trump's Justice Department backs reimbursements for some Jan. 6 criminals House Republicans approve far-right budget blueprint to advance Trump's agenda   MSNBC INSIGHTS Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! Join the MSNBC Insights Community.   NEWS TIPS? SEND IT TO RACHEL FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK RACHEL MADDOW ON THREADS Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER