Tell Congress: Investigate Insider Trading on Iran War

Someone is cashing in on insider knowledge about the Iran War — and Congress must act now.

Minutes before Donald Trump abruptly announced peace talks with Iran, oil futures trading surged to extraordinary levels, with hundreds of millions of dollars moving in seconds. Then the announcement hit, markets swung sharply, and anyone with advance knowledge stood to make a fortune.

Nobel Prize–winning economist Paul Krugman didn’t mince words — warning that if insiders traded on this information, it would amount to something “close to treason.” Congress must ensure they’re held accountable before more people exploit this war to get rich.

Tell Congress: "Investigate insider trading tied to Trump’s Iran announcements. Follow the money, expose the truth, and hold everyone involved accountable."

If people connected to Trump or his administration tipped off traders, they may have turned the threat of war into a private profit scheme. While Americans are worrying about how to pay their bills — and who will pay the cost of this reckless war — insiders appear to be cashing in.

This is a direct assault on democracy and fair markets. No one should be allowed to profit from geopolitical brinkmanship or presidential announcements that move the global economy.

Congress has the power to uncover the truth. Lawmakers can subpoena trading records, hold public hearings, and force regulators to investigate. If they do nothing, it will send a chilling message: that those in power can manipulate global events for profit without consequence.

The petition to Congress reads: "Investigate insider trading tied to Trump’s Iran announcements. Follow the money, expose the truth, and hold everyone involved accountable."