Democratic lawmakers are intensifying scrutiny over potential insider trading linked to President Donald Trump's fluctuating tariff policies. New York Attorney General Letitia James is reportedly investigating possible insider trading activities surrounding a recent pause in tariffs, with allegations of a Republican ally of Trump making stock investments just before this policy shift. The volatility in Trump's tariff decisions has led to increased trading activity, benefiting major banks like Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, and Morgan Stanley, which collectively earned over $12 billion in trading fees as investors adjusted their portfolios in response to the tariff changes. The Democrats have called for investigations by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to determine if Trump's actions were intended to manipulate the market and create profitable opportunities for his associates. The situation has raised ethical concerns within both parties, as accusations of insider trading loom over Trump's administration and its affiliates.