Trump's Oil Profits: A Conflict of Interests President Trump has continued to trade oil and gas stocks through his investment accounts despite the ongoing war with Iran, raising questions about the blurred lines between his personal finances and national interest.
The White House maintains that Trump's portfolio is independently managed by third party financial institutions, but the sheer volume of trades – over 3,600 in three months – suggests a level of involvement that's hard to ignore.
Estimates put Trump's holdings in oil and gas companies at $17 million to $61 million as of mid August.