Trump Buys $82 million in Meta, JPMorgan Bonds Amid Conflict Questions

- Trump disclosed $82 million in bonds purchased across major industries between August and October. - High-profile acquisitions fuel speculation about financial conflicts with his public actions. According to financial disclosures released by the U.S. Office of Government Ethics on November 16, 2025, former President Donald Trump made waves with a reported $82 million spree on corporate and municipal bonds over just two months. The investments span diverse sectors, including technology, banking, and retail, and these acquisitions raise fresh scrutiny over the intersection of his private financial interests and public influence. Trump acquired bonds from technology powerhouses like Meta, Intel, Broadcom, and Qualcomm. He also bought bonds from industry-leading retailers such as Home Depot and CVS Health, and major financial institutions including Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and JPMorgan Chase. The timing of certain purchases has raised eyebrows, particularly in relation to Trump’s political activity. For example, he invested in JPMorgan bonds in late August while simultaneously calling for a Justice Department investigation into the bank’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein. His ties to Intel have also drawn renewed attention, as during his presidency, Trump attempted to explore U.S. government stakeholdings in the chipmaker. Although Trump’s team previously asserted that an independent party manages his investments, these disclosures have reignited concerns about how his business dealings align with his past and present political maneuverings. The bond acquisitions are part of a broader, aggressive strategy to grow Trump’s estimated $1.6 billion fortune. In addition, earlier filings in August detailed over $100 million in bond purchases since January, and Trump’s annual report from June revealed $600 million in income from ventures ranging from golf courses and licensing deals to cryptocurrency investments. This latest addition to Trump’s financial portfolio underscores ongoing questions about how his private wealth intersects with his public profile and further complicates an already contentious legacy.