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How the stock market became Trump’s most favored adviser

Washington Post Politics Thursday 18 June 2026, 10:00 UTC By Cat Zakrzewski, Michael Birnbaum 1 min read
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In the more than 100 days since President Donald Trump launched a war with Iran, he has offered a shifting list of reasons for why he started the conflict. But in explaining his push for peace, he named a priority much closer to home: protecting the stock market. Democracy Dies in Darkness How the stock market became Trump’s most favored adviser The president says market gains helped guide his push to reach a deal with Iran, even as critics warn that stocks are an uneven measure of national...

In the more than 100 days since President Donald Trump launched a war with Iran, he has offered a shifting list of reasons for why he started the conflict. But in explaining his push for peace, he named a priority much closer to home: protecting the stock market. Democracy Dies in Darkness How the stock market became Trump’s most favored adviser The president says market gains helped guide his push to reach a deal with Iran, even as critics warn that stocks are an uneven measure of national interest.
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