Fact Check: Did Trump buy Boeing stock the same day the Navy awarded Boeing an $880 million contract?

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Claimant: Social Media


Claim: Donald Trump bought up to $500,000 in Boeing stock the same day the U.S. Navy awarded the aerospace company an $880 million contract.


Rating: TRUE


Explanation: Trump’s financial disclosures show that he bought between $250,000 and $500,000 in Boeing stock on the same day the U.S. Navy awarded Boeing an $880 million contract.


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Date: 08/29/2026


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Last Updated on August 29, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check