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Trump brags in Oval Office that his billionaire pals made a killing in stocks after he pulled the plug on tariffs

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This claim is deemed to be true due to the articles, The Independent.com, various sources and providing the video of Trump speaking the claim.

“He made $2.5 billion, and he made $900 million! That’s not bad!” Trump said, pointing to financial investor Charles Schwab and then NASCAR team owner Roger Penske. The men were part of a visiting guest contingent of mostly racing notables.

https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-billionaire-profits-dropped-tariffs-b2731386.html

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