In a plot twist that feels ripped straight out of a spy thriller, Austin Private Wealth, LLC, a Texas-based investment firm, is now under intense scrutiny. The firm allegedly placed massive “put options” on 12 million shares of stock in Trump Media & Technology Group Corp (DJT) just one day before the shocking assassination attempt on President Trump.
The drama started when a viral social media post claimed that Austin Private Wealth had made the suspicious trades on July 12, right before the attempt on Trump’s life. For those not fluent in Wall Street lingo, a “put option” is essentially a bet that a stock’s price will plummet. If successful, it can yield incredible profits.
Here’s where it gets murkier than a soap opera plotline: The firm swiftly denied any nefarious intentions, attributing the whole debacle to a “filing error.” According to their amended SEC filing on July 16, the original report was supposedly meant to reflect positions held on June 28—two weeks prior to the assassination attempt. They insist there was no sinister shorting involved, just a bookkeeping blunder.
But hold onto your tinfoil hats, because the intrigue doesn’t stop there. Social media detectives were quick to point out that Austin Private Wealth’s top investors are a veritable who’s who of global elite and political dynasties. We’re talking the Rothschilds, BlackRock, Vanguard, Meta, and even the Bush and Cheney families. It’s like the Illuminati’s guest list come to life.
If the assassination attempt had succeeded, Trump’s company would’ve dropped faster than a lead balloon, potentially rendering the DJT stock worthless overnight. Those with inside knowledge could’ve raked in profits in the billions.
Adding more spice to this already zesty stew is Josh Walkos, a whistleblower who provided screenshots from a Bloomberg terminal showing Austin Private Wealth’s mysteriously vanishing put options. One minute, they had the largest position by far; the next, poof, gone without a trace. Convenient, right?
As the story continues to unfold, questions abound. Why did Austin Private Wealth file an amendment for the first time ever on July 16, just days after the attempt on Trump? Why were such high-profile investors involved? And most importantly, if this was all a simple mistake, why does it feel like the plot of a John Grisham novel?
Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) is already demanding answers, and you can bet more heads will roll as investigations ramp up. The stakes are sky-high, and we’re left with more questions than answers.
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