Kevin O’Leary, known for his role as an investor on Shark Tank, recently offered his perspective on President Donald Trump’s approach to encouraging Americans to invest in the stock market. On April 10, 2025, O’Leary took to his official Instagram account to share insights from his interview with Don Lemon on The Don Lemon Show, stating:
“Yeah, he’s telling people to go buy the American index. What’s the– The President’s supposed to do that. He’s supposed to be a cheerleader.”
O’Leary expressed support for the President’s decision, describing it as sound advice amid market volatility, particularly a substantial correction of 20%. He emphasized that this moment presented a valuable opportunity for investment, especially following the recent tariff announcements by the U.S. government, which had sparked concerns about potential insider trading.
Kevin O’Leary Defends President Trump’s Stock Market Encouragement
In response to Lemon’s inquiry regarding the President advocating for citizens to invest, O’Leary reiterated that such encouragement aligns with Trump’s role. He articulated that this approach is intrinsically linked to the President’s responsibility to promote entrepreneurship.
“He knows there’s a lot of volatility. He’s telling them, ‘Look, the market’s corrected 20% and it’s a good time to buy,'”he explained.
O’Leary further addressed the disconnect some individuals feel regarding Trump’s policies. He noted:
“The one thing I know is that 50% of the population has Trump derangement syndrome and that’s not gonna change.”
According to O’Leary, much of the populace remains preoccupied with dissecting the President’s decisions. While he acknowledged the reasons behind this scrutiny, he urged a collective shift in focus towards the nation’s welfare rather than individual actions.
Looking back at the past four years, the entrepreneur stressed the importance of prioritizing the country’s interests over divisive political criticism:
“The guy’s the President of the United States. Get over it. And then, in three and a half years, he won’t be. But, my goodness, what a waste of energy,”he remarked.
When Don Lemon raised the issue of stock market manipulation claims, O’Leary dismissed these allegations as “total speculation”that he considered “noise”lacking relevance. Nonetheless, when pressed about the ongoing discussions around market manipulation, he remarked:
“I don’t think he’s manipulating the stock market. I think he’s driving policy particularly on China with its extraordinary tariffs, and it’s causing a lot of angst around the world, not just domestically.”
O’Leary conveyed that the President was urging citizens to remain patient through the current tumultuous economic climate. He expressed hope for an optimistic outlook despite existing volatility.
Offering a rebuttal to speculations regarding insider trading, O’Leary claimed such theories do not hold substantial weight and lack a meaningful impact on market fluctuations.
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