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How the U.S. government’s equity holdings have surged during Trump’s second term — in one chart

How the U.S. government’s equity holdings have surged during Trump’s second term — in one chart
MarketWatch Thursday 12 November 2026, 13:00 UTC By Victor Reklaitis 1 min read
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41 companies have made deals that grant stakes to the Trump administration, and some could face probes from the new Congress

41 companies have made deals that grant stakes to the Trump administration, and some could face probes from the new Congress
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