It’s Giving Ohio Gang
Sometimes current events seem to echo the 1930s, but lately, they’re giving major 1920s Harding Administration energy.
The corruption under President Warren G. Harding’s “Ohio Gang” was all about graft and cash—friends in high places using government power for personal profit. For example, the infamous Teapot Dome scandal saw public oil reserves secretly leased to private companies in exchange for bribes.
Fast-forward to today: Trump’s tariff announcement and a conveniently timed “BUY” post on Truth Social earlier today that sent markets soaring—raising insider trading questions and Ohio Gang energy.
In recent developments, President Donald Trump is facing allegations of market manipulation and potential insider trading. On April 9, 2025, Trump unexpectedly announced a 90-day pause on most tariffs, leading to a significant stock market surge.
Senator Adam Schiff has called for a congressional investigation into whether Trump or his associates profited from these market fluctuations
The scenarios aren’t totally identical, but both center on powerful political leaders allegedly using their positions for personal and political gain. The “Ohio Gang” was knee-deep in boy’s club bribery and shady back room government deals. Today, the focus is on Trump’s tariff moves and a very conveniently timed “BUY” post—raising rightful questions about market manipulation and whether insiders (for example see below) stood to profit.
Also, I highly recommend watching this full video from Rep. Steven Horsford.
Different century, similar playbook. And don’t get me started about them trying to erase the history of progress we’ve made in the 20th and 21st centuries. That will be my next post, so make sure you subscribe if you have not already!