# Trump Buys Shares in Major Tech and Space Firms

> US President Donald Trump purchased at least $1 million each in shares of Meta, Microsoft, McDonald's and SpaceX debt in August.
- Title: Trump Buys Shares in Major Tech and Space Firms | Shortify
- Summary: US President Donald Trump purchased at least $1 million each in shares of Meta, Microsoft, McDonald's and SpaceX debt in August. US President Donald Trump…
- Keywords: donald trump, meta, microsoft, mcdonalds, spacex, space exploration technologies, us president, stock purchase, debt acquisition, financial disclosure, money, business
- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/us-stocks/wall-street-guide/us-president-donald-trump-buys-1-million-plus-stakes-in-meta-microsoft-mcdonalds-adds-spacex-debt/articleshow/134798553.cms
- Published: 2026-10-08T18:17:00+00:00
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- Topics: donald trump, meta, microsoft, mcdonalds, spacex, space exploration technologies, us president, stock purchase, debt acquisition, financial disclosure, money, business
## Trump's Stock Purchases
US President Donald Trump bought at least $1 million worth of shares each in Meta Platforms, McDonald’s and Microsoft in August.
## SpaceX Debt Acquisition
Trump also purchased at least $1 million in SpaceX debt, which matures in July 2031.
## Largest Investment
His largest disclosed purchase in August was Meta stock valued at between $5 million and $25 million.
## Additional Investments
Trump acquired stakes worth at least $1 million in Comcast, Netflix, Abbott Laboratories, ConocoPhillips and Chevron.
## AI Industry Focus
His administration has strongly supported the AI industry, which has become a major issue in the midterm election campaign.
## No Blind Trust
Trump has not divested his assets or placed them in a blind trust overseen by an independent manager.
## Key takeaway

US President Donald Trump bought $1 million-plus stakes in Meta, Microsoft, McDonald's and SpaceX debt in August.