Event Brief
Oct 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Trump’s August Trades Included Meta and SpaceX Debt
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
President Donald Trump acquired at least seven-figure stakes in Meta Platforms, McDonald’s and Microsoft, as well as at least $1 million in SpaceX debt, in August. The purchases continued his unprecedented trading activity while in office.
WHO: President Donald Trump
WHAT: Acquired stakes in Meta, McDonald’s and Microsoft and SpaceX debt.
WHEN: Oct 2026
WHERE: USA
WHY: Reason not reported.
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