Mostly False

“You know why I’m profiting? Because the stock market’s going up. … I’m profiting because I have a lot of money and a lot of cash.”

FindingMostly False
Claim dateJuly 7, 2026
Last reviewedSeptember 19, 2026

The statement: “You know why I’m profiting? Because the stock market’s going up. … I’m profiting because I have a lot of money and a lot of cash.”

Context

stated on July 1, 2026 in remarks to reporters:

Published finding: Mostly False

The statement contained an element of truth but left a materially inaccurate overall impression.

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